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strong side

noun

, Football.
  1. the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of strong side1

First recorded in 1950–55
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Example Sentences

It also allowed Noah Taylor to shine in his place and secure the starting job this season on the strong side.

God might have given her fair play, and left her to fight the battle without furnishing auxiliaries to the strong side.

They are not a dark blue, but in a strong side-light they seem deep wells of light, layer on layer of azure.

Racial distinctions are to be seen on the weak side as well as on the strong side of character.

The strong side of Brutus's character is that which has given to the whole play its characteristic tone.

With a head wind or a strong side wind some of the vessels forming the convoy are sure to be exposed to attack.

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