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defensive tackle
noun[ C ]
uk /dɪˌfen.sɪv ˈtæk.əl/ us /dɪˌfen.sɪv ˈtæk.əl/
a player on the defence of an American football team who stands near the middle of the line of scrimmage(= the line where the ball is positioned at the beginning of each piece of action):
In a 4–3 defence, two defensive tackles line up at the line of scrimmage between two defensive ends.
The right defensive tackle was able to break through the offensive line and bring down the quarterback for a sack.
With two defensive tackles injured, the team was struggling to prevent the other team from scoring.
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