Football Glossary

verb Fumbled is a verb that describes the action of clumsily handling or dropping something, typically due to nervousness or lack of coordination.

• The quarterback fumbled the ball during the crucial play.
• She fumbled with her keys trying to unlock the door.
• He totally fumbled his chance to ask her out on a date.
• The politician fumbled his response to the controversial question.

noun a small, sharp-pointed nail

verb to fasten or attach with a tack

• She used a tack to secure the papers to the bulletin board.
• Can you pass me a tack so I can hang this picture?
• I need to tack up this poster before the party starts.
• He had to tack his argument with strong evidence to convince the jury.