tackle
noun
equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing.
Example Sentences
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And Scott, although he didn’t have to make any tackles, shanked a punt 20 yards down the right sideline from the Chargers’ 9-yard line, setting up a 29-yard Rams touchdown drive.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 28, 2026
"I can't accept, and we shouldn't accept, losing individual battles, duels, second balls, not winning enough tackles and just getting the momentum of the game going our way," the former Hearts manager added.
From BBC ● Aug. 27, 2026
He had 12 solo tackles in the Southern Section Division 2 final loss to Los Alamitos.
From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 26, 2026
Overall, Guehi won all three of his tackles - more than any other player on the pitch - while also managing a 94.9% pass completion from 59 attempts and winning eight of his 11 duels.
From BBC ● Aug. 23, 2026
I bounce over to Brayden, but before I reach him, Malik tackles me.
From "A High Five for Glenn Burke" by Phil Bildner
