| 单词 | middle guard |
| 释义 | > as lemmasmiddle guard middle guard n. (a) Cricket (now rare) the guard (guard n. 3b) or stance taken by a batter defending the middle stump with the bat (cf. centre n.1 17c); (b) American Football a defensive player stationed in the middle of the pitch between the right and left guards (guard n. 7d); the position occupied by such a player. ΘΚΠ society > leisure > sport > types of sport or game > ball game > cricket > batting > [noun] > positions guard1843 middle1866 middle guard1871 centre1883 middle and leg1904 two-eyed stance1924 1871 ‘Thomsonby’ Cricketers in Council 25 Hold your bat up straight, on the popping crease, and ask for ‘middle’ guard. 1962 H. B. Bonham Football Lingo 33 Middle guard or defensive center. In a defensive line, a player stationed opposite the offensive center. 1972 J. Mosedale Football viii. 118 A 300-pound middle guard for the Packers named Ed Neale. 1991 Sports Illustr. 26 Aug. 78/1 The sterling defense will feature All-ACC middle guard Rob Bodine and 310-pound tackle Chester McGlockton on the line. < as lemmas |
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