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line block

British  

noun

  1. a letterpress printing block made by a photoengraving process without the use of a screen

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But if Kelly chooses the right starting QB, and the line blocks for him, the passing game could be elite.

From Seattle Times

The Bengals offensive line blocks about as well as the Chiefs’ offensive line in last year’s Super Bowl, and you saw how Patrick Mahomes had to run for his life.

From Los Angeles Times

“The running back’s good. Their offensive line blocks really well. Their tight ends block well. They’ve got a good scheme. So I give all the credit to Cal. They did a nice job.”

From Seattle Times

When the offensive line blocks like they do, and he can sit back there and really look at things he’s a hard guy to stop.

From Seattle Times

“I think when the offensive line blocks like they do and he can sit back there and really look at things, he’s a hard guy to stop.”

From Seattle Times