DT

Or D.T.

abbreviation

Slang.

1. detective.

Example Sentences

Desmond Watson, DT, Buccaneers: Watson became the heaviest player in NFL history at 449 pounds when he signed with Tampa Bay this offseason.

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Jacksonville Jaguars: DT Mason Graham, Michigan — New GM James Gladstone, who came from the Rams, knows well how building a rock-solid defensive line can reverberate throughout the team.

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Carolina Panthers: DT Walter Nolen, Mississippi — The NFL’s worst defense against the run gets a boost with an immovable object in the middle.

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San Francisco 49ers: DT Kenneth Grant, Michigan — Not too long ago, the 49ers were loaded on the defensive line.

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Pittsburgh Steelers: DT Tyleik Williams, Ohio State — The Steelers need help along the defensive line, particularly when it comes to stopping the run.

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When To Use

What else does DT mean?

The abbreviation DT can variously stand for delirium tremens, a symptom of alcohol withdrawal; double tap, a reference to liking someone's post on Instagram; detective; the position of defensive tackle in football; or school detention.How is DT pronounced?[ dee-tee ]