Slang Term
tackle
Definition
In sports like football and rugby, a tackle is an attempt to stop an opponent by bringing them to the ground.
Example Usage
"That was a clean tackle by the defender."
Origin & History
Football and rugby terminology, trending in tackle-related TikTok clips.
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