"high challenge" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: high challenges [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} high challenge (plural high challenges)
  1. (soccer) A tackle that is high up the targeted player's shin/legs. Categories (topical): Football (soccer)
    Sense id: en-high_challenge-en-noun-uCdR635e Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, soccer, sports

Inflected forms

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