tackle

Definition

• n. the person who plays that position on a football team
• n. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
• n. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
• v. seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

Word forms

Present participle

tackling

Past participle

tackled

Past tense

tackled

Third person singular

tackles

Example sentences

1. n.

   He brought his tackle to the fishing trip to catch more fish.

2. vt.

   We need to tackle this problem before it gets worse.

3. vi.

   The player managed to tackle his opponent during the game.