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tackles Definition and Meaning in English (tackles definition)

verb
Synonyms:addresseshandlesconfronts
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Tackles definition: To confront or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and resolutely.

Definitions of Tackles

  1. 1verb

    To confront or deal with a problem or difficult situation directly and resolutely.

  2. 2verb

    In sports, to challenge an opponent to take the ball or to bring them to the ground.

  3. 3noun

    The plural form referring to multiple instances of seizing or bringing down an opponent in sports.

Example Sentences

“He always tackles difficult situations with courage.”

“The defender tackles the striker just outside the penalty box.”

“The coach reviewed the team's tackles from the last game.”

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infinitivetackle
past tensetackled
present participletackling
agent nountackler

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