English Explanatory Dictionary

move the chains

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  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.
  2. To convert a play that would result in said chains being moved.
  3. To advance toward a goal.

Word forms

move the chains moves the chains moving the chains moved the chains

Synonyms

move the yardsticks
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