nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This unit would benefit from a backup nose tackle like Fatorma Mulbah stepping up. — Omar Kelly august 25, Miami Herald, 25 Aug. 2026

As the 6-foot-2, 270-pound nose tackle in the Zee-Bees’ promising defense, Funderburg is equipped with more than the physical tools necessary to achieve his goal in his third season starting. — Steve Reaven, Chicago Tribune, 25 Aug. 2026

First, the Bills signed a new defensive lineman, Greg Gaines, who has a ton of experience playing nose tackle in a 3-4 defensive scheme. — Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 23 Aug. 2026

Meyer allowed a sack to rookie nose tackle defensive tackle Bobby Jamison-Travis on the second series. — Chris Perkins, Sun Sentinel, 22 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