word
Tackle
TA-kuhl
/ˈtækʌl/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
tackle
Dictionary meaning
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground.
Examples
- It takes a lot of size and strength to play tackle.
- The right tackle is a straight A student.
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