offensive tackle

US /əˌfensɪv ˈtækl/
UK /əˌfensɪv ˈtækl/
"offensive tackle" picture
1.

offensive tackle

an offensive lineman position in American football, responsible for blocking for the quarterback and running backs

:
The offensive tackle protected the quarterback from the pass rush.
O offensive tackle protegeu o quarterback da pressão do passe.
He played as an offensive tackle for the university team.
Ele jogou como offensive tackle para o time da universidade.