Phrase Hound found 42 phrases and 16 compound words that contain tackle. The most common are listed below. Open tackle in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 42
- block and tackleA system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
- Fishing tackle
- slide tacklea tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first
- offensive tackleA lineman for the team in possession of the ball located outside one of the guard positions.
- high tackleA dangerous form of tackling in which a player tackles above the shoulders.
- tap-tackleA tackle made from behind the running ball-carrier, where the tackler dives to touch the player's ankle and trips him up.
- wedding tackleThe penis.
- tackle-houseAlternative form of tacklehouse: A building located at a port, and the corresponding business operated by one of the major shipping companies, that employs porters to load and unload goods from ships.
- tackle for lossA tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver.
- crash tackleA hard and powerful tackle that slams into the opponent.
- dump tackleA legal form of tackling when the player wraps their arms around the ball carrier's thighs and lifts them a short distance in the air before forcibly driving them to the ground.
- ground tackleEquipment, such as anchors, cables, or windlasses, for mooring a vessel away from a pier or other fixed moorings.
- nose tackleMiddle guard.
- rugby tackleAn instance of knocking someone or something over using one's arms and upper body.
- tackle boxSynonym of pocket (“The area behind the line of scrimmage subject to certain rules regarding intentional grounding”).
- tackle footballAny code of football that involves physical tackling (i.e. not soccer or touch football); generally refers to Australian rules football, rugby league, rugby union or American football.
- terminal tackleGear that is attached to the end of a fishing line.
- defensive tackleAny of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.
- tackle-porterA porter employed by a tacklehouse who loads and unloads ships.
- sliding tackleSynonym of slide tackle: a tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first
- double tackleA block and tackle composed of two pulley blocks, each of which has two sheaves (pulleys).
- spear tackleAn offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.
- relieving tackleA temporary tackle attached to the tiller of a vessel during a storm.
- late tackleA mistimed attempt to take the ball of an opposing player that results in the tackler making contact with the player and not the ball
- block tackleA defensive technique used to regain possession of the ball from an opponent by positioning the body in front of the ball and using the legs to obstruct the opponent's path, preventing them from advancing.
Compound words 16
- mistackleTo tackle improperly, such as when it is not legal, or not in the correct manner.
- tackleboxA box for the storage of fishing tackle.
- overtackleTo use or equip with excessive tackle.
- tackleea person who is tackled.
- tacklehouseA building located at a port, and the corresponding business operated by one of the major shipping companies, that employs porters to load and unload goods from ships.
- nontackleNot involving tackles.
- tackleablecapable of being tackled
- untackleTo unhitch; to unharness.
- foretackleThe tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay.
- outtackleTo surpass in tackling.