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 ● Dec. 9, 2025
Fitzpatrick’s 26-yard touchdown reception two minutes later, punctuated by a stiff-arm at the 1-yard line, gave the Leesburg fans hope.
From Washington Post ● Nov. 26, 2022
Rachaad White had a career-high 105 yards on 22 carries, including a viral stiff-arm of Seahawks safety Quandre Diggs on a play that you’ll see make the rounds on social media.
From Seattle Times ● Nov. 13, 2022
At one bruising point during the drive, Allen finished an eight-yard run with a brutal stiff-arm of Nick Scott.
From Los Angeles Times ● Sep. 9, 2022
Near the sidelines he planted his left leg to stiff-arm a tackier.
From "Friday Night Lights: A Town, A Team, And A Dream" by H.G. Bissinger
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