straight arm

/streɪt ɑrm/
verb
  1. To push away an opponent with an outstretched arm, especially in sports like football or rugby.
    • He straight-armed the tackler to avoid being caught.
    • She learned how to straight-arm effectively in rugby practice.
    • The running back straight-armed the defender and kept going.
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noun
  1. An act of pushing away an opponent with an outstretched arm.
    • A good straight-arm can create space on the field.
    • His straight-arm was so strong that the defender fell backward.
    • The coach demonstrated a proper straight-arm during the drill.
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