noun
tackling
noun
1
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
Word Forms
tacklings plural
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