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tackle(1)(dictionary)
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tackle-house(dictionary)
block and tackle(encyclopedia)
flying tackle(dictionary)

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