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strong side

American  

noun

Football.
  1. 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

Bordeaux name a strong side which contains France wingers Damian Penaud, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and newly capped centre Nicolas Depoortere.

From BBC • Apr. 5, 2024

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

As long as Iraola goes with a strong side, I'd expect them to get over the line.

From BBC • Jan. 25, 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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