move the chains

短语

词形变化

moves the chains 三单 moving the chains 现在分词 moved the chains 过去式 moved the chains 过去分词

释义与例句

v.
  1. 1.

    To alter the position of the device, a chain holding two sticks ten yards apart, used to initially determine the position of the line crossing which yields a first down for the offense, which may be moved by penalties or by the offense gaining a first down.

    体育 游戏
  2. 2.

    To convert a play that would result in said chains being moved.

    体育 游戏 引申义
  3. 3.

    To advance toward a goal.

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