tackling

noun

tack·​ling ˈta-kliŋ 

nautical often ˈtā-

: tackle, gear

Examples of tackling in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

The 22-year-old’s passing can be excellent, but there’s a looseness to his tackling and positioning. — Carl Anka, New York Times, 9 July 2026

The local standout offers physical tackling and range in the defensive backfield. — Adam Lichtenstein, Sun Sentinel, 14 June 2026

Rules and variants There is no physical contact allowed in flag football, meaning that blocking as well as tackling are prohibited. — Encyclopedia Britannica, 3 June 2026

Wheatley isn’t a sudden-twitch mover and the tackling can get messy, but the size, awareness and ability to play deep, in the slot or around the box should keep him in the Day 2 conversation. — Eddie Brown, San Diego Union-Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for tackling

• crackling