nose tackle

American football A player who occupies the middle position in certain defensive formations, often those involving three players. No, he's too small for nose tackle. We really need someone who can disrupt their offensive line.

See also: nose, tackle

See also:

red dog
pick six
take (one's) eyes off (of) (someone or something)
take eyes off
bottom feeder
woman-to-woman
goal-line stand
about last night...
have (one's) hand in the cookie jar
caught with (one's) hand in the cookie jar

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