See Also: tackle 2, noun(dictionary)
tackle(2)(dictionary)
tackle(medicine)
tackle(1)(dictionary)
Fish-tackle(medicine)
Tackle - Football(gambling)
block and tackle(dictionary)
tackle-house(dictionary)
block and tackle(encyclopedia)
flying tackle(dictionary)

pre-emptor (iou) and tackle 2, noun (oh)


pre-emptor (iou)



pre-emptor noun. M19.
[formed as PRE-EMPTION + -OR.]
N. Amer. History. A person who acquires land by pre-emption. M19.
Bridge. A person who makes a pre-emptive bid. L20.

tackle 2, noun (oh)



2 n
[Date: 1200-1300; Origin: Probably from Middle Low German takel 'ship's equipment', from taken 'to seize']
[C] a) an attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as Football
b) an attempt to stop an opponent by forcing them to the ground, especially in American Football or rugby
[C] a player in American Football who stops Other players by tackling them or preventing them from moving forward
[U] the equipment used in some Sports and activities, especially fishing
[U and C] ropes and pulleys (=wheels) used for lifting heavy things
[U] BrE informal a man's sexual organs