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Meaning of tackled

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

tackled

verb

Definitions

  1. 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.

  2. To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

    Example: The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.

  3. To attempt to take away a ball.

  4. To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Made of ropes tackled together.