gang-tackle


gang–tackle

verb \ˈgaŋ-ˌta-kəl\

Definition of GANG-TACKLE

transitive verb
: to bring down (a ballcarrier in football) with several tacklers

First Known Use of GANG-TACKLE

1951

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