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Word: tackle (lookup usage) (lookup stats)


Meaning:

Noun:

  • countable A person playing that position.
  • countable A person playing that position.
  • countable A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
  • uncountable The defensive positions between two ends, defensive tackle.
  • uncountable The offensive positions between each guard and end, offensive tackle.
  • fishing|uncountable Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
  • countable Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.
  • nautical A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.
  • slang Penis.
  • countable A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
  • informal By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.

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Verb:

  • American football to bring a ball carrier to the ground
  • sports to attempt to take away a ball
  • to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down

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