What"s a nose guard? In John Grisham's "The Firm" I've came across the following sentence: She arrived at nine, wearing a pair of jeans that would fit a nose guard. Could you guys tell me what a nose

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What"s a nose guard? In John Grisham's "The Firm" I've came across the following sentence: She arrived at nine, wearing a pair of jeans that would fit a nose guard. Could you guys tell me what a nose guard is? Is that a rhino or something? :) Thanks in advance.

8 дек. 2010 г., 12:14

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wearing a pair of jeans that would fit a nose guard. = wearing a pair of jeans that would fit a football player nose guard : (FOOTBALL ) the defensive lineman whose position in a three-man or five-man line is directly opposite the offensive center

8 декабря 2010 г.

Nose guard is a position in American football. The guy is usually strong enough to take on two people. http://football.about.com/cs/football101/g/gl_noseguard.htm

8 декабря 2010 г.