tackle
noun
equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing.
Example Sentences
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Matty Cash: Battled all game with Jeremy Doku and though he was booked for a push on the Belgian, he managed more tackles than any other player.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
After a brief flash where England thought they scored in the corner but Anna Davies' knee was in touch, they cheaply give the ball away and Tamika Upton broke two tackles before Kelleher crossed.
From BBC ● Oct. 24, 2026
He played in the first five games this season, including one start, and registered 11 tackles.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 21, 2026
The Moneyist tackles a thorny question after a woman’s longtime partner died and left her his house — much to the chagrin of his grown children from a past marriage.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 21, 2026
Minutes later, they’re playing an awkward game with a half-deflated soccer ball—Alan with his gimpy leg and crooked arm, Amin with two left feet and uncoordinated tackles.
From "Without Refuge" by Jane Mitchell
