offensive tackle
US /əˌfensɪv ˈtækl/
UK /əˌfensɪv ˈtækl/
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offensive tackle
an offensive lineman position in American football, responsible for blocking for the quarterback and running backs
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The offensive tackle protected the quarterback from the pass rush.
L'offensive tackle ha protetto il quarterback dalla pressione del passaggio.
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He played as an offensive tackle for the university team.
Ha giocato come offensive tackle per la squadra universitaria.