Meaning Of The Word Straight-arm
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Straight-arm Meaning
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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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