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Tackled

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.

📖 Definitions of "Tackled"

verb
  1. 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. 2

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

    "The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."

  3. 3

    To attempt to take away a ball.

  4. 4

    To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

adjective
  1. 1

    Made of ropes tackled together.

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