nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

When the 6-foot-3, 324-pound nose tackle consumes multiple blockers, that allows Dolphins linebackers Jacob Rodriguez and Jordyn Brooks to roam free and see the high tackle production. — David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 8 Oct. 2026

Senior nose tackle Cole Appleton tore his ACL, and junior linebacker Henry Cohen — Jaron’s son — had season-ending shoulder surgery. — Kyle Newman, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

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

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