noun
Uncommon
tackling
Tackling (noun) means the act or technique of physically stopping an opponent in sport, or the process of dealing with a difficult problem. Example: “His tackling technique improved a lot over the season.”
noun
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The act or technique of physically stopping an opponent in sport, or the process of dealing with a difficult problem.
"His tackling technique improved a lot over the season."
"Tackling climate change requires cooperation between countries."
How to use tackling
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe action of tackling — either physically in sport, or figuratively when dealing with a problem.
Common pairings
tackling technique
tackling the issue
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Word forms
- Plural
- tacklings
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Rhymes for tackling
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What does “tackling” mean?
The word “tackling” means the act or technique of physically stopping an opponent in sport, or the process of dealing with a difficult problem. In plain terms, the action of tackling — either physically in sport, or figuratively when dealing with a problem.
How do you use “tackling” in a sentence?
Here is “tackling” used in a sentence: “His tackling technique improved a lot over the season.”
What part of speech is “tackling”?
“Tackling” is a noun.
Is “tackling” a common word?
“Tackling” is an uncommon word in modern English.
