nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

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

An offside penalty on nose tackle Vita Vea moved Atlanta 5 yards closer, and a 43-yard field goal as time expired capped off the catastrophe. — Nicolas Villamil, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026

Collins was likely to play extensively as the 49ers' probable starting nose tackle this season. — CBS News, 9 Sep. 2026

This unit would benefit from a backup nose tackle like Fatorma Mulbah stepping up. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 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