stiff-arm
Americanverb (used with object)
Etymology
Origin of stiff-arm
First recorded in 1905–10
Example Sentences
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He played with a small cast on his left hand and was even using that bandaged appendage to stiff-arm defenders.
From Los Angeles Times
Harbaugh said he thought Steelers tight end Pat Freiermuth had changed direction after catching the ball, which meant he was not defenseless, and tried to stiff-arm James’ helmet, which Harbaugh believed caused James to make helmet-to-helmet contact.
From Los Angeles Times
They accuse Boeing of continuing to stiff-arm accountability measures ever since the hearings, and the government of easing its pressure on the manufacturer.
From Seattle Times
He lowered a shoulder to run through a defender on first down for a 5-yard score in the second quarter and used a stiff-arm on second down to complete a 7-yard score in the third quarter.
From Seattle Times
It isn’t easy to stiff-arm the sugar hug of a 7-Eleven slurpee.
From Seattle Times
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