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Word: tackle
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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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