nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Oklahoma State nose tackle Luke Webb blocked the ensuing attempt, this time from 37 yards out. — ABC News, 19 Sep. 2026

The Boilermakers’ defensive line features five high-impact players that are at least 6-foot-3, and a nose tackle who weighs in at 301 pounds and anchors a defensive front that ranks second in the Big Ten with 17 tackles for loss. — Connor Dullinger, Los Angeles Times, 18 Sep. 2026

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

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