loosehead

[US]/ˈluːsˌhɛd/
[UK]/ˈluːsˌhɛd/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.a rugby player in the front row of the scrum, positioned on the hooker's left side
adj.loose-leaf; not forming a compact head or ball, as certain vegetables
Word Forms

Phrases & Collocations

loosehead prop

loosehead props

the loosehead

our loosehead

their loosehead

tighthead and loosehead

loosehead position

loosehead slot

playing loosehead

loosehead replacement

Example Sentences

the loosehead prop provided crucial stability during the scrum.

after his injury, the coach moved him to loosehead for the match.

the team's loosehead struggled to hold the scrum against the opposition.

she has played loosehead throughout her international career.

the loosehead needs to bind tightly with the hooker.

training focuses on developing loosehead-specific techniques.

the loosehead position requires exceptional strength and stamina.

his preferred jersey number for the loosehead position is one.

the loosehead must be ready for any defensive situation.

during lineouts, the loosehead supports the jumpers.

the loosehead's primary responsibility is securing the ball.

young players often start as loosehead before learning other positions.

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