Meaning of the word "loose forward" in English
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loose forward
US /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/
UK /ˌluːs ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Noun
1.
a player in the scrum who is not in the front row, typically a flanker or number eight
Example:
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The loose forward made a crucial tackle to stop the opposition's attack.
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Both flankers and the number eight are considered loose forwards.
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