"block tackle" meaning in All languages combined

See block tackle on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: block tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} block tackle (plural block tackles)
  1. (soccer) 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. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-block_tackle-en-noun-I6zCYC6J Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 57 43 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 61 39 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 67 33 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports
  2. (rugby) A defensive maneuver where a player uses their body to block an opponent who is carrying the ball. Categories (topical): Rugby Related terms: block and tackle
    Sense id: en-block_tackle-en-noun-rcc7Mzc- Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

Inflected forms

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