nose tackle

noun

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The team also dished out notable contracts to veterans such as guard Austin Corbett, punter Johnny Hekker, running back Miles Sanders, tight end Hayden Hurst, wide receiver Adam Thielen and nose tackle Shy Tuttle. Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 15 July 2024 Analysis: Tart and Jones will likely handle the nose tackle spot unless Pili beats one of those veterans out. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 12 July 2024 There’s going to be an audition to see which safety starts opposite Jevon Holland, and to decide who serves as the team’s leading tailback, tight end, nose tackle and more. Omar Kelly, Miami Herald, 25 June 2024 Cincinnati also has a massive hole to fill at nose tackle following the departure of team captain DJ Reader in free agency. Kelsey Conway, The Enquirer, 18 Apr. 2024 See all Example Sentences for nose tackle 

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Word History

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 26 Jul. 2024.

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