tackling

noun

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

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His style of play — intelligence, tackling and versatility — again drew a large check in the Golden vision box. Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 2 May 2025 Nacua was injured Sunday at the Chargers’ facility during a practice that featured no tackling but did include instances of hard contact. Houston Mitchell, Los Angeles Times, 6 Aug. 2024 The tackling and blocking of spring practice is alive and well in Lincoln. Mitch Sherman, The Athletic, 24 Mar. 2025 Unlike Alexander, his tackling and run-defending is a bit more in question. Joe Buscaglia, New York Times, 27 Mar. 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 21 May. 2025.

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