tackling

noun

tack·​ling ˈta-kliŋ How to pronounce tackling (audio)
 nautical often  ˈtā-

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Actual tackling drills were largely phased out of the NFL years ago because coaches were concerned that significant players might suffer injuries during practices. Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 28 July 2025 No pads and no tackling mean the offense should have the upper hand. Jon MacHota, New York Times, 24 July 2025 Running games are often difficult to assess during camp with no live tackling and the physicality up front varying from day to day. Dan Wiederer, Chicago Tribune, 20 July 2025 As mentioned, Sunny’s tackling of timely social commentary often leaves much to be desired, but the show’s 2018 take on the #MeToo movement actually works. Rachel Simon, Vulture, 9 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for tackling

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tackling was in the 15th century

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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 8 Aug. 2025.

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