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placcaggio — meaning in English

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English meaning

tackle verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

Senses

placcaggio is used for these senses in English:

tackle (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
tackle (rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.

tackle — full definition

verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

Related Italian words

scivolata tackle affrontare contrastare