tackling

noun

tack·​ling ˈta-kliŋ How to pronounce tackling (audio)
 nautical often  ˈtā-

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A lot of blocking and tackling is involved in fully implementing the streaming integrations and also marketing them to customers, Winfrey explained. Dade Hayes, Deadline, 1 Nov. 2024 The first movie remains relevant in its tackling of gentrification and the cyclical nature of violence. Brian Truitt, USA TODAY, 23 Oct. 2024 The main culprit was missed tackling, namely on a 52-yard catch-and-run by Ke’Shawn Williams, who escaped four Northwestern defenders. Gavin Dorsey, Chicago Tribune, 5 Oct. 2024 The men will be playing a game that involves kicking a ball, but there will be no tackling. Kristen Baldwin, EW.com, 3 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for tackling 

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of tackling was in the 15th century

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“Tackling.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/tackling. Accessed 1 Dec. 2024.

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