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tackle
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
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Word Facts
- Word length
- 6
- Starts with
- T
- Ends with
- E
- Contains
- ACKL
- Scrabble score
- 12
- Database source
- OEWN 2025 Core
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noun
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
noun
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
“it takes a big man to play tackle”
noun
gear used in fishing
noun
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
noun
the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
“the right tackle is a straight A student”
verb
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
verb
put a harness
“harness the horse”
verb
accept as a challenge
“I'll tackle this difficult task”
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Example Sentences
it takes a big man to play tackle
the right tackle is a straight A student
harness the horse
I'll tackle this difficult task
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