lead block

[ leed ]

noun

, Nautical.

1. any block that alters the direction of a rope; fairlead.

Word History and Origins

Origin of lead block¹

First recorded in 1855–60

Example Sentences

Then there was the vicious lead block that Thompson-Robinson, showing the vigor of a 275-pound pulling guard, “pancaked” USC safety Max Williams with on Zach Charbonnet’s 19-yard run in the second quarter.

From Los Angeles Times

So it was a fulfilling day for Bellore on Sunday to get a chance to be the lead block for not only Homer’s fake-punt touchdown, but also for Adrian Peterson’s 1-yard touchdown run in the second quarter.

From Seattle Times

On the touchdown, which brought the Bears within six points at 20-14 with 4:20 remaining, Fields got a nice lead block from tight end J.P.

From Seattle Times

“There is nothing better than having that lead block and being able to make those holes and put those guys in a position to be successful,” he said.

From Seattle Times

“He had to go in the huddle and tell them something that they hadn’t heard before, and when he did, he conveyed it, and he had to wait to make the call and he makes the call and everybody executed just right,’’ Carroll said of the play, in which safety Lano Hill blew up a lead block by fullback Jakob Johnson allowing L.J.

From Seattle Times