straight-arm
noun
\ ˈstrāt-ˌärm
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Definition of straight-arm
: an act or instance of warding off a person or thing by pushing with the palm of the hand with the arm fully extended from the shoulder and the elbow locked
— called also stiff-arm
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straight-arm
noun
English Language Learners Definition of straight-arm
American football
: the act of pushing another player away from you with the palm of your hand while your arm is fully extended
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