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tackling

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verb

  • To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
  • To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

    "The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."

  • To attempt to take away a ball.
  • To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
  • To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

noun

  • The process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
  • The tackle of a vessel.
  • The harness for drawing a carriage.

Word Statistics

Letter Count8 letters
Syllables2 syllables
Difficulty Level
Hard
Word FrequencyUncommon
Vowel Count2 vowels
Consonant Count6 consonants

Letter Analysis & Structure

First LetterT
Last LetterG
Letter Breakdown
T
A
C
K
L
I
N
G

Game Compatibility & Validity

Valid English Word
Available in Smotix Dictionary
Suitable for Vocabulary Learning
Compatible with Random Wordle (4–8 Letters)
Suitable for Timed Rush & Category Wordle

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