tackle
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- noun
- /ˈtækəl/
- US
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tackle
- Joe Staley is considered to be the best run-blocking tackle in the National Football League.
- offensive tackle
- play tackle
- college tackle
And we had a we had AD tackle red shirt that signed with South Carolina.
- And we had a we had AD tackle red shirt that signed with South Carolina.
Examples
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The coach praised the right tackle for his strong performance and blocking skills this season.
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Yeah, I play offensive and defensive tackle.
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No one gets past his tackle.
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Not unless you play left tackle.
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There were several hard tackles earlier in the game.
Academic text (1997) -
Tackle made by the Bruisers' Carl Haygins.
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Already that afternoon he'd made two clutch tackles, helping put Tahoma in the lead.
Academic text (2011) -
As a left tackle, he plays a crucial role in protecting the quarterback during games.
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During the championship game, the offensive tackle was instrumental in stopping the defensive rush.
Synonyms
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4.0
A player on the line in American football who blocks or defends
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A player who blocks defenders to protect the quarterback and open running paths
Compounds
- Offensive
A humorous British phrase for a man's private parts or the groom's clothes
Surface Forms
Etymology
Tackle for a player comes from the verb 'to tackle' meaning 'to stop or hold', so the position is named for the player's job to block or stop opponents on the field.