- present participle of tackle.
tackling
Americannoun
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tacklings
plural
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Etymology
Origin of tackling
late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; see origin at tackle, -ing 1
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Construction companies are also tackling another issue: workplace harassment.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 2, 2026
In December, singer Sabrina Carpenter was angered when her song “Juno” was used in the soundtrack for a Department of Homeland Security promotional video featuring clips of officers tackling and handcuffing people.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 30, 2026
Elections are seen as a crucial step to stabilizing the government and tackling rampant crime in Haiti, which has been engulfed for years by gang warfare and political chaos.
From Barron's ● Oct. 29, 2026
"We are transforming our network to improve long-term resilience of our water supply; protecting the environment and tackling leaks as part of our multibillion-pound plan to deliver the long-term improvements our customers and communities expect."
From BBC ● Oct. 29, 2026
Twig yelped, practically tackling me into a hug.
From "The Science of Breakable Things" by Tae Keller
Her shroudes are torne to pieces & her tacklings to raggs.
From A Collection of Old English Plays, Volume 2 by A. H. (Arthur Henry) Bullen
As from an unreal world Glaucon—whilst he lay—saw the lights of the scattered ships, heard the clank of chains, the rattling of tacklings.
From A Victor of Salamis by William Stearns Davis
But as soon as I got word what happened I bade Ralph to put the tacklings on the ass.
From New Irish Comedies by Lady Gregory
She was white to the lips, but the lips were firmly set; whereas Mr. Goodfellow's jaw hung as though loosed from its tacklings.
From Poison Island by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
"Thy tacklings are loosed; they could not well strengthen their mast, they could not spread the sail; then is the prey of a great spoil divided; the lame take the prey."
From The Ship of Stars by Sir Arthur Thomas Quiller-Couch
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