tackle
noun
equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing.
tackler
-
a word derived from
tackle.
Example Sentences
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Smith's running ability is clear, but he is an underrated kicker out of hand, finding his wings with well-weighted bombs, and a brave tackler.
From BBC ● Mar. 9, 2026
That includes the Red Raiders’ quarterback, their leading rusher, their top receiver, and their leading tackler.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Dec. 30, 2025
At the end of that run his surgically repaired left hand collided with the helmet of his Cowboys tackler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Dec. 21, 2025
Linebacker Matthew Muasau continues to be an exceptional tackler.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 18, 2025
The tackler was the “janitor” from the FBI, the one who’d told Jonah to look at the file on Mr. Reardon’s desk.
From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix
