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double tackle

American  

noun

  1. a pulley system using blocks having two grooved wheels.


double tackle British  

noun

  1. a lifting or pulling tackle in which a rope is passed around the twin pulleys of a pair of pulley blocks in sequence

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The Leigh full-back spilled possession in a double tackle by Liam Byrne and Liam Farrell and Adam Keighran put French in for a walk-in.

From BBC

McKenzie, who also sits on World Rugby's women's high-performance rugby committee, coaches a double tackle where one player chops the opponents' legs and the other targets the ball to prevent offloads.

From BBC

Henderson reached through a double tackle to plant the ball but the Television Match Official said he knocked on.

From Washington Times

That launched a Scotland attack of 17 phases before center Harris powered over in a double tackle to double their lead.

From Washington Times

He was holding his left arm as he was carted off after a double tackle from Sexton and new cap Bundee Aki.

From Washington Times