"defensive tackle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: defensive tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} defensive tackle (plural defensive tackles)
  1. (American football) Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-defensive_tackle-en-noun-eaYllqrG Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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