tackle

noun, verb41 collocationsAvg. frequency: 6.9

a tackle executed with great force

a powerful and effective tackle

a tackle in the sport of American football

a tackle in the sport of rugby

an illegal tackle made above the opponent's shoulders

a tackle where the player slides along the ground to take the ball

an illegal tackle made after the opponent has passed the ball

a poorly executed or illegal tackle

a tackle made by jumping or diving through the air

a tackle demonstrating great technique and precision

a very hard and noisy tackle

a courageous tackle against a difficult opponent or situation

a defensive tackle to stop an opponent who has broken through

a sweeping and aggressive tackle, often illegal

a position on the defensive line

a position on the offensive line

the offensive tackle on the left side

the offensive tackle on the right side

a defensive tackle who lines up directly opposite the center

to deal with a problem in a way that produces the desired result

to deal with a problem and achieve a successful outcome

to deal with a problem with determination and focus

to confront or deal with a problem in a direct and determined way

to confront or deal with a problem without avoidance

to deal with a problem in the correct or appropriate way

to tackle opponents with a lot of force

to physically bring someone down to the ground

to physically bring someone down to the floor

indicates the method or tools used to deal with a problem

occurring during the action of a tackle

indicates the origin or direction of the tackle

indicates the player who was tackled

indicates the opposing team or player

to make an effort to deal with a problem

to assist in dealing with a problem

to be unsuccessful in dealing with a problem

to try to deal with a problem

to perform a tackle

to fail in an attempt to tackle an opponent

to escape from an opponent's attempt to tackle you

to perform a tackle, often with skill

to have the position of tackle on a team

to select a player for the tackle position in a sports draft