strong side

noun

, Football.

1. the side of the offensive line where the tight end is positioned, thereby the side having the greater number of players.

Word History and Origins

Origin of strong side¹

First recorded in 1950–55

Example Sentences

The Top 14 side have named a strong side which contains the dangerous half-back duo of Antoine Dupont and Romain Ntamack, with Scotland full-back Blair Kinghorn also named in the starting XV.

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"Sweden are a top side, our group is tough. We're a good side too so I think it's disappointing but we've come up against a strong side," she told ITV.

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Bordeaux name a strong side which contains France wingers Damian Penaud, Louis Bielle-Biarrey and newly capped centre Nicolas Depoortere.

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He probably wants to win it again, so he is going to pick a strong side.

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Penrith have named a strong side as they look for first World Club Challenge title, with 12 of the Grand Final-winning side of 2023 facing Wigan tonight.

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