nose tackle

noun

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Johnson highlighted Billings’ importance and impact as the Bears’ nose tackle during his introductory news conference. Adam Jahns, New York Times, 13 May 2025 Think of free-agent addition Bobby Brown III, the nose tackle who measures out at 6-foot-4, 332 pounds. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 1 May 2025 Dolphins fit: The Dolphins needed help along the defensive interior and decided to address it early with Grant, who will likely start at nose tackle. C. Isaiah Smalls Ii, Miami Herald, 26 Apr. 2025 Lavon Johnson — The 6-2, 311-pound sophomore might have been the heir apparent to replace starting nose tackle Jordan Phillips, who declared for the NFL draft early. Edward Lee, Baltimore Sun, 15 Apr. 2025 See All Example Sentences for nose tackle

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First Known Use

1975, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of nose tackle was in 1975

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“Nose tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/nose%20tackle. Accessed 23 May. 2025.

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