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tackler

  • a word derived from tackle.
    tackle
    noun
    equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing.

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It all came after Wales, whose captain Bethan Dainton was the tournament's top tackler by a distance in the first two rounds with 77, rose to the occasion with a strong start.

From BBC ● Nov. 1, 2026

"Kane also demonstrates qualities as a passer, dribbler, and tackler. He is simultaneously a goalscorer, playmaker, box-to-box player, and tackler."

From BBC ● Oct. 6, 2026

Safety Kam Curl was one of the Rams’ top defensive players last season, a consistent tackler who made several game-turning plays.

From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 6, 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

He wasn’t sure the tackler could hold him.

From "Found" by Margaret Peterson Haddix