straight-arm
Extended limb block
Straight-arm describes extending an arm fully to create distance or block something.
In football, a ball carrier straight-arms a defender to fend off a tackle: He straight-armed the linebacker and gained five more yards.
The gesture extends to any forceful keeping at bay: She straight-armed every attempt to discuss her personal life.
Push with force
- pushForce something away
- thrustForceful forward motion
- driveOperate a vehicle
- repelDrive off or disgust
fend · ward · propel · dislodge · extend · brace · resistance · leverage
Gear or takedown
- blockSolid mass, or impede
- stiff-armPushing someone away forcefully
- defenderOne who guards another
- runnerOne who sprints
ballcarrier · rusher · linebacker · safety · cornerback · gridiron · offense · scrimmage
shove
Push with force
repel · fend · ward · propel · dislodge · extend · brace · resistance · leverage · power
tackle
Gear or takedown
runner · ballcarrier · rusher · linebacker · safety · cornerback · gridiron · offense · scrimmage · yards
reach
Extend to touch
- extendMake longer or larger
- outstretchedSpread to full length
- lockedFastened with a mechanism
rigid · elbow · arm · length · span · leverage · clearance · distance · separation · limb
rebuff
Abrupt, curt rejection
- snubDeliberate dismissive rejection
- cold-shoulderIntentional social rejection
- spurnRefuse with contempt
brush-off · dismissal · refusal · decline · repulse · distance · aloofness · coldness · standoffish · unwelcome
straight, straighter, straightest, straighten, straightens, straightened, straightening, straightness, arms