TACKLE

Tackle

Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to dispossess an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend.

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tackle

Noun

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

Verb

  1. to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down
    The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
  2. to attempt to take away a ball
  3. to bring a ball carrier to the ground


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