"double tackle" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Forms: double tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} double tackle (plural double tackles)
  1. A block and tackle composed of two pulley blocks, each of which has two sheaves (pulleys).
    Sense id: en-double_tackle-en-noun-JbZsbEzu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 60 40
  2. (rugby) A tackle by two players of the same time on an opposition player. Categories (topical): Rugby
    Sense id: en-double_tackle-en-noun-7AR-QZo2 Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

Inflected forms

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