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horse-collar

American

[hawrs-kol-er] / ˈhɔrsˌkɒl ər /

noun

(especially in baseball) a score of zero.

verb (used with object)

to prevent (an opposing baseball team or batter) from scoring or making a base hit.

Etymology

Origin of horse-collar

First recorded in 1945–50

Example Sentences

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Edge rusher Jared Verse was penalized for a horse-collar tackle and the Rams were penalized for pass interference several times.

From Los Angeles Times

The league made the horse-collar tackle illegal several years ago because a defender’s body weight ends up on the legs of the ball carrier, enhancing the risk of injury.

From Washington Times

The league made the horse-collar tackle illegal several years ago because a defender’s body weight ends up on the legs of the ball carrier, enhancing risk of injury.

From Seattle Times

The 77-yard completion — and a horse-collar tackle penalty — put the Packers at the 3.

From Seattle Times

The 77-yard completion - and a horse-collar tackle penalty - put the Packers at the 3.

From Washington Times

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