tackles

Meaning of tackles

noun
  1. A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
  2. A block and tackle.
  3. Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
  4. (by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.
  5. A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
  6. A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
  7. Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
  8. An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
  9. A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
  10. A man's genitalia.
verb
  1. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
  2. To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
    The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
  3. To attempt to take away a ball.
  4. To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
  5. To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

Information about tackles

  • The singular form of tackles is: tackle.
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Hyphenation of tackles

tack-les

  • It consists of 2 syllables and 7 chars.
  • tackles is a word disyllabic because it has two syllables

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