tackling
verb
Meaning
- To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
- The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
- The tackle of a vessel.
- The harness for drawing a carriage.
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