- strong side
- noun Date: circa 1951 the side of a football formation having the greater number of players; specifically the side on which the tight end plays
New Collegiate Dictionary. 2001.
strong side
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strong side — ☆ strong side n. 1. Basketball the side of the court with more players 2. Football the side of a formation with more players: an offense, it is often the side with the tight end strongside adj … English World dictionary
strong side — strong′ side fbb spo the side of the offensive line of a football team where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players • Etymology: 1950–55 … From formal English to slang
strong side — noun : the side of a football formation having the greatest number of players * * * Football. the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players. [1950 55] * * * strong side,… … Useful english dictionary
strong side — Football. the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players. [1950 55] * * * … Universalium
strong safety — ☆ strong safety n. Football a safety positioned opposite the strong side who usually covers the tight end … English World dictionary
side — noun 1 flat surface of sth thin ADJECTIVE ▪ flip, reverse ▪ The reverse side of the coin has a picture of a flower. 2 either of the two parts of a place/object ADJECTIVE ▪ far, opposite … Collocations dictionary
strong safety — noun : a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation * * * ˌstrong ˈsafety 7 [strong safety] noun (in ↑American football) a defending player who plays opposite the attacking team s strongest side … Useful english dictionary
strong safety — noun Date: 1970 a safety in football who plays opposite the strong side of an offensive formation … New Collegiate Dictionary
strong safety — Football. the defensive back assigned to cover the area across from the strong side of the opponent s offensive line and primarily responsible for defending against pass plays. * * * … Universalium
side sewing — side sewing, a method of fastening the signatures of a book by sewing them together through the side with strong thread of nylon or cotton … Useful english dictionary
