| 释义 |
loosehead
noun[ C ]
uk /ˈluːs.hed/ us /ˈluːs.hed /(alsoloosehead prop, uk /ˌluːs.hed ˈprɒp/)
a rugby player who plays at the front of the scrum(= a group of players from each team who come together with their heads down and arms joined, and push against each other to get control of the ball) on the side that the ball is thrown in, or this position in a team:
The 28-year-old loosehead is keen to be part of the tour to Australia next year.
The England Under-20 loosehead prop coped admirably with Bath's experienced front row.
at looseheadHe makes his first start since the World Cup at loosehead.
The 6ft 5in, 20-stone giant was making his debut at loosehead for New Zealand.
SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases
Rugby
22 metre drop-out
advantage rule
All Blacks
ankle tap
attacking half
blind side
fifteen
hooker
hospital pass
jumper
knock
knock (something) on
loose forward
match fit
prop
shirt pad
shoulder charge
Six Nations
squad rotation
tap penalty
See also
|