strong side

American

noun

Football.

the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players.

Etymology

Origin of strong side

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

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“Playing both sides of the baseball really well. The bat, right-handed looks really good. Lefty is typically his strong side, but I like the right-handed at-bats. Just playing with a lot of real confidence.”

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 4, 2026

A friendly against Senegal was Tuchel's only blip as England lost 3-1, despite fielding a fairly strong side.

From BBC • Sep. 10, 2025

Saints boss Ivan Juric has got to pick a strong side after what happened against the Bees, and his aim must be to find a team that starts to find some rhythm again.

From BBC • Jan. 8, 2025

A left-handed-hitting 29-year-old, Rojas figures to see the bulk of his time as the strong side of the third-base platoon this season.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 11, 2024

It was, for the record, his left arm, not his strong side.

From "Okay for Now" by Gary D. Schmidt

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