Phrase Hound found 24 phrases and 4 compound words that contain tackles. The most common are listed below. Open tackles in the live search for definitions, filters, and the full list.
Phrases 24
- defensive tacklesplural of defensive tackle: Any of a few defensive positions in the middle of the defensive line.
- offensive tacklesplural of offensive tackle: A lineman for the team in possession of the ball located outside one of the guard positions.
- block and tacklesplural of block and tackle: A 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 …
- blocks and tacklesplural of block and tackle: A 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 …
- tackles for lossplural of tackle for loss: A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver.
- block tacklesplural of block tackle: A 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.
- crash tacklesplural of crash tackle: A hard and powerful tackle that slams into the opponent.
- double tacklesplural of double tackle: A block and tackle composed of two pulley blocks, each of which has two sheaves (pulleys).
- dump tacklesplural of dump tackle: A 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.
- high tacklesplural of high tackle: A dangerous form of tackling in which a player tackles above the shoulders.
- late tacklesplural of late tackle: A mistimed attempt to take the ball of an opposing player that results in the tackler making contact with the player and not the ball
- nose tacklesplural of nose tackle: Middle guard.
- reef-tacklesplural of reef-tackle: The ropes that are tightened to reef a sail or loosened to fully extend it.
- rugby tacklesplural of rugby tackle: An instance of knocking someone or something over using one's arms and upper body.
- slide tacklesplural of slide tackle: a tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first
- sliding tacklesplural of sliding tackle: a tackle to get the ball by sliding on the ground feet-first
- spear tacklesplural of spear tackle: An 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.
- stay tacklesplural of stay tackle: A large hoisting tackle fixed by a pendant to the mainstay of a ship.
- tap-tacklesplural of tap-tackle: A tackle made from behind the running ball-carrier, where the tackler dives to touch the player's ankle and trips him up.
- watch tacklesplural of watch tackle: A small, handy purchase, consisting of a tailed double block, and a single block with a hook.
- scissor tacklesplural of scissor tackle: A tackle where one player slides in and wraps their legs either side of an opponent's legs.
- relieving tacklesplural of relieving tackle: A temporary tackle attached to the tiller of a vessel during a storm.
- shoestring tacklesplural of shoestring tackle: A tackle made about the feet or ankles.
- luff tacklesplural of luff tackle: A purchase composed of a double and single block and fall, used for various purposes.
Compound words 4
- foretacklesplural of foretackle: The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay.
- mistacklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of mistackle: To tackle improperly, such as when it is not legal, or not in the correct manner.
- outtacklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of outtackle: To surpass in tackling.
- overtacklesthird-person singular simple present indicative of overtackle: To use or equip with excessive tackle.