🇮🇳Hindi Source WordCode: HI

आक्रामक पंक्ति

Pronunciation / Transliteration: Aakramak pankti

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Offensive-Line/əˈfɛnsɪv laɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇳 Example Sentence in Hindi:

"आक्रामक पंक्ति ने क्वार्टरबैक की अच्छी रक्षा की।"

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    The group of offensive players in American football who are responsible for blocking defenders and protecting the quarterback.

    "The offensive line did an excellent job, allowing the quarterback enough time to make a throw."
  2. 2

    A specific formation or arrangement of players on the field during an offensive play.

    "The coach called for a new offensive line strategy to counter the opposing team's defense."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'offensive line' originates from American football terminology, where 'offensive' refers to the team in possession of the ball, and 'line' refers to the group of players positioned at the line of scrimmage. The phrase has been in use since the early 20th century, evolving alongside the sport itself.

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