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noun • (football) a kick in which the football is dropped from the hands and kicked before it touches the ground | ||||||||
| 26% | 7 | A football play that tricks the defense by pretending to run one play, then running another | ||||||
noun • a device for making soundings | ||||||||
| 21% | 5 | Play defense against | ||||||
noun • a person who keeps watch over something or someone • the person who lines up between the center and the tackles on the offensive line of a football team on the line of scrimmage • a device designed to prevent injury or accidents • a posture of defence in boxing or fencing • the person who plays the position of guard on a basketball team • a military unit serving to protect some place or person • a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc. • the duty of serving as a sentry • (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage between the center and the tackles • a position on a basketball team verb • to keep watch over • watch over or shield from danger or harm; protect • protect against a challenge or attack • take precautions in order to avoid some unwanted consequence | ||||||||
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