nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Miller, a nose tackle who played his college ball at the University of Miami and SMU, joined the Dolphins at the beginning of September when Miami was filling out its 16 player practice squad. — Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 29 Sep. 2026

Oklahoma State nose tackle Luke Webb blocked the ensuing attempt, this time from 37 yards out. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The Boilermakers’ defensive line features five high-impact players that are at least 6-foot-3, and a nose tackle who weighs in at 301 pounds and anchors a defensive front that ranks second in the Big Ten with 17 tackles for loss. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

The standout nose tackle walked right guard Cody Mauch into Mayfield’s lap, even reaching over and grabbing a piece of his shoulder pads in the process. — Paul Dehner Jr, New York Times, 14 Sep. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for nose tackle

• ramshackle
• cackle
• crackle
• hackle
• jackal
• shackle
• vakil
• demoniacal
• tabernacle
• zodiacal