nose guard
"Nose guard" can refer to both a piece of protective equipment and a specific position in American football.
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Definition
B2Sports Equipment
(general)A protective device worn over the nose to prevent injury.
Example
- He wore a nose guard during the match to protect his recent surgery.
- The athlete put on his nose guard before entering the boxing ring.
B2American Football
(technical, sports)A defensive lineman who lines up directly opposite the center in a three-man or five-man line.
Example
- The nose guard made a crucial tackle that stopped the play.
- As a nose guard, his job is to disrupt the offensive line's formation.
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Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "nose guard":
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