nose tackle

noun

: noseguard

Examples of nose tackle in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Thompson has ascended as far as earning first team reps in recent practices due to injuries, while Eason (listed at 323 pounds) is the only true run-stuffing nose tackle on the roster. — Chris Biderman, Sacbee.com, 20 Aug. 2026

But Eason is built like a modern nose tackle with short, thick legs. — Matt Barrows, New York Times, 20 Aug. 2026

Malcolm Allen, Notre Dame, lineman, junior Allen, at 6-foot-3 and 309, has proven skills as a pass blocker and in affecting the run game at nose tackle. — Ethan Hanson, Daily News, 19 Aug. 2026

The 33-year-old nose tackle played for the Bucs from 2018-22. — Abby Disalvo, The Orlando Sentinel, 9 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