Tackling: meaning, definitions and examples
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tackling
[ หtรฆkษlษชล ]
sports
Making a physical challenge or attempt to take possession or control of the ball from an opponent.
Synonyms
attacking, challenging, confronting
Examples of usage
- He is known for his aggressive tackling on the field.
- The defender's tackling skills are top-notch.
general
The act of confronting or dealing with a problem or difficult situation directly.
Synonyms
addressing, confrontation, handling
Examples of usage
- She showed great tackling of the issue at hand.
- Effective tackling of challenges leads to growth and development.
Translations
Translations of the word "tackling" in other languages:
๐ต๐น enfrentar
๐ฎ๐ณ เคจเคฟเคชเคเคจเคพ
๐ฉ๐ช angehen
๐ฎ๐ฉ menangani
๐บ๐ฆ ะฒะธััััะฒะฐัะธ
๐ต๐ฑ rozwiฤ zywanie
๐ฏ๐ต ๅใ็ตใ
๐ซ๐ท aborder
๐ช๐ธ abordar
๐น๐ท ele almak
๐ฐ๐ท ๋์ฒํ๋ค
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุนุงูุฌุฉ
๐จ๐ฟ ลeลกit
๐ธ๐ฐ rieลกiลฅ
๐จ๐ณ ่งฃๅณ
๐ธ๐ฎ reลกevati
๐ฎ๐ธ takast รก viรฐ
๐ฐ๐ฟ ัะตัั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแญแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ hษll etmษk
๐ฒ๐ฝ abordar
Word origin
The word 'tackling' originated from the Middle English word 'tacklen' which meant 'to fasten or attach'. Over time, it evolved to also mean 'to handle a task or problem'. In the sports context, tackling specifically refers to the act of challenging an opponent or confronting a problem head-on.
See also: tackles.