tackling

noun

tack·​ling ˈta-kliŋ How to pronounce tackling (audio)
 nautical often  ˈtā-

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With the battery charged, gravel tackling and hill climbing were next after adjusting the Zoom suspension seatpost. Matthew MacConnell, Forbes.com, 1 May 2025 While known as an enforcer on the backend, his inconsistent in tackling could hold him back. 167. Joseph Person, New York Times, 26 Apr. 2025 Tackling in the open space is a big part of that improvement, but Collins said tackling will improve overall as senior punter James Ferguson-Reynolds gets more comfortable with improving hang time on his kicks. Shaun Goodwin, Idaho Statesman, 8 Apr. 2025 His style of play — intelligence, tackling and versatility — again drew a large check in the Golden vision box. Paul Dehner Jr., New York Times, 2 May 2025 See All Example Sentences for tackling

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tackling was in the 15th century

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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 30 May. 2025.

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