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Tackles: meaning, definitions and examples

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tackles

 

[ ˈtækəlz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

American football

Tackles in American football are defensive plays in which a defensive player brings an offensive player to the ground. Tackles are essential for stopping the opposing team's progress and gaining possession of the ball.

Synonyms

bring down, stop, take down

Examples of usage

  • The linebacker made a solid tackle on the running back.
  • He led the team in tackles for the season.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Tackles as a verb refer to the act of bringing someone or something to the ground by seizing, grappling, or wrestling with them.

Synonyms

address, confront, deal with

Examples of usage

  • She tackled the problem head-on.
  • He tackled the mountain of paperwork on his desk.

Translations

Translations of the word "tackles" in other languages:

🇵🇹 enfrenta

🇮🇳 निपटता है

🇩🇪 bewältigt

🇮🇩 menangani

🇺🇦 вирішує

🇵🇱 radzi sobie

🇯🇵 取り組む

🇫🇷 s'attaque à

🇪🇸 aborda

🇹🇷 ele alır

🇰🇷 처리하다

🇸🇦 يتعامل مع

🇨🇿 řeší

🇸🇰 rieši

🇨🇳 解决

🇸🇮 rešuje

🇮🇸 takast á við

🇰🇿 шешеді

🇬🇪 მიმართავს

🇦🇿 həll edir

🇲🇽 aborda

Etymology

The term 'tackle' in American football originated in the late 19th century from the act of physically bringing down an opponent to the ground. It has since become a fundamental aspect of the sport, symbolizing the defensive skill and strategy required to stop the opposing team's advance.

See also: tackling.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,309, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.