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Tackler: meaning, definitions and examples

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tackler

 

[ หˆtรฆk.lษ™r ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

sports context

A tackler is a player in certain sports, such as football or rugby, who is responsible for stopping or bringing down an opponent in possession of the ball. This player typically engages physically with the opponent to prevent them from advancing the ball further down the field. Tacklers often use specific techniques to ensure their effectiveness while minimizing injury risks to themselves and the opposing player. This position requires a combination of strength, speed, and technique to succeed in stopping the offensive play.

Synonyms

defender, interceptor, stopper.

Examples of usage

  • The tackler stopped the runner in his tracks.
  • He was known as a fierce tackler on the field.
  • The team's success depended heavily on the skills of their tacklers.

Translations

Translations of the word "tackler" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tacador

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคŸเฅˆเค•เคฒ เค•เคฐเคจเฅ‡ เคตเคพเคฒเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Zweikรคmpfer

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penyergap

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะฐะบะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zawodnik

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ฟใƒƒใ‚ฏใƒฉใƒผ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tacleur

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ tacleador

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tackle yapan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํƒœํด๋Ÿฌ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุนูŽุงู‚ูุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tackler

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ tackler

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ้“ฒ็ƒ่€…

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ tackler

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ tackler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั‚ะฐะบะปะตั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒแƒ™แƒšแƒ”แƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tackle edษ™n

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ tacleador

Etymology

The term 'tackler' originates from the verb 'tackle,' which can be traced back to Middle English 'tak(en)' meaning to take hold of something. The use of 'tackle' in a sports context dates back to the 19th century, particularly within games like football and rugby, where tackling became a fundamental skill. The suffix '-er' denotes an agent noun, indicating someone who performs the action of tackling. The evolution of the term reflects the increasing formalization and specialization of sports in modern society, where players develop specific roles and skills. Over time, the role of the tackler became crucial in sports strategy, leading to variations in techniques and training focused on improving tackling effectiveness while ensuring player safety.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #40,919, this word is among the less frequently used terms in English. While interesting to know, it's not crucial for most English learners unless needed for specific purposes.