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flying tackle

American  

noun

Football.
  1. a tackle made by hurling one's body through the air at the player carrying the ball.


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Millie can't wait for the crowd reaction to the first flying tackle.

From BBC • Dec. 4, 2021

James Forman raced for a 40-yard run that was only stopped thanks to Buckingham’s flying tackle.

From Washington Times • Nov. 28, 2020

Then five minutes after that, a flying tackle and Medel confronted Molina.

From The Guardian • Apr. 15, 2013

On the drugstore aisle it seemed he had leapt to deliver a flying tackle of a fond hug.

From Slate • Feb. 14, 2013

The only highlight was Juniper the tree nymph, who screamed, “Grover!” and gave her boyfriend a flying tackle hug, making everybody cheer.

From "The Last Olympian" by Rick Riordan

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