tackle

Formstackles, tackling, tackled

Pluraltackles

1. 1
   verbtransitive

   To start dealing with a hard problem or job and try to solve it.

   Like grabbing a big knot and slowly working it loose.

   She decided to tackle the messy garage this weekend.

   Teachers are tackling the problem of bullying in schools.

   Similaraddress, confront, combat, handle

   Oppositeavoid, ignore, dodge

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2. 2
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To stop a player carrying the ball by knocking or pulling them to the ground.

   Like grabbing someone running past and pulling them down so they stop.

   He tackled the runner just before the goal line.

   You have to tackle low to bring down a bigger player.

3. 3
   nouncountable

   A move in which a defender knocks the player with the ball to the ground.

   Like catching and pulling down someone trying to run past you.

   Her tackle knocked the striker off the ball.

   The crowd cheered after the bone-crushing tackle.

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4. 4
   verbtransitive or intransitive

   To try to take the ball away from another player.

   Like quickly reaching in to grab a toy from someone before they run off with it.

   She tackled the winger and won the ball back.

   Try to tackle before he reaches the box.

   Similarchallenge

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5. 5
   nouncountable

   A move where a player tries to take the ball away from an opponent.

   Like reaching in to take a ball away from someone who is keeping it from you.

   Her sliding tackle won the ball cleanly.

   That tackle gave the team possession near midfield.

   Similarchallenge

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6. 6
   noununcountable

   The gear used for fishing, like rods, reels, and lines.

   Like a painter's brushes and paints, but for catching fish.

   He packed his tackle and headed to the lake.

   You will need the right tackle to catch bigger fish.

   Similargear, equipment

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7. 7
   verbtransitive

   To knock a person to the ground by throwing your body weight onto them.

   Like jumping on someone to push them down to the floor.

   The guard tackled the intruder before he could escape.

   He tried to tackle his brother during the game in the yard.

   Similarfloor

8. 8
   nouncountable

   An act of grabbing someone and forcing them down to the ground.

   Like a sudden grab that pulls someone straight down to the floor.

   The police officer's tackle brought the suspect down hard.

   She stopped him with a tackle just outside the door.

   Similartakedown

9. 9
   nouncountable or uncountable

   A position on the offensive line next to the guard, and the player who lines up there.

   Like a strong gatekeeper who blocks attackers from getting through.

   He plays tackle on the school football team.

   Their best tackle protects the quarterback's blind side.

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10. 10
    nouncountable or uncountable

    A position on the defensive line between the two ends, and the player there.

    Like a strong blocker in the middle who stops the other team breaking through.

    He plays tackle on defense and stops the run.

    Their nose tackle clogs the middle of the line.

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