tackled

Meanings

• Verb

  To seize or take hold of (something) especially in order to overcome or control it.

• Verb

  To deal with or face (a problem or challenge).

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tackled
hackled , wracked , packed , tracked

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Variants

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tackle , tackled , tackler , tacklers , tackles , tackling , gang-tackle , gang-tackled , gang-tackles , gang-tackling

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Forms

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past tense: tackled, past participle: tackled

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Etymology

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From Old English tackel, from teacan to fasten, secure.

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Trivia

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1. In American football, the team that has possession of the ball is called the 'offense'. The team trying to stop the offense from advancing is called the 'defense'. The defensive players are the ones doing the 'tackling'.

2. The first recorded use of the word 'tackle' in English literature was in the 14th century.

3. In rugby, the term 'tackle' is used to describe the act of bringing an opponent to the ground by holding or grabbing them, but without the use of hands above the waist.

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Related Concepts

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1. Football: A team sport where 'tackling' plays a significant role.

2. Contact sports: Sports that involve 'tackling' or other forms of physical contact.

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Culture

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In sports, particularly football, 'tackled' refers to the act of stopping an opponent by forcefully colliding with them. It's a crucial part of the game and requires strength, agility, and strategic planning.

How to Memorize "tackled"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a football player grabbing an opponent's jersey to stop them from advancing.
   - Visualize yourself successfully tackling an opponent in a game.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tackled' with 'football' or 'sports'.
   - Remember that 'tackled' means to take hold of or control something.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'tackle' and something associated with control, such as 'Take Control Always' or 'Tackle Every Challenge'.

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