Meaning Of The Word Straight-arm

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What's The Definition Of Straight-arm?

straight-arm in American English
the act of straight-arming
to push away (an opponent, as a would-be tackler in football) with the arm outstretched
noun: an act or instance of straight-arming
transitive verb: to push (a potential tackler) away by holding the arm out straight

straight-arm in British English
adjective: (of a tackle) performed with the arm fully extended
verb: to ward off (an opponent) with the arm outstretched

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