"spear tackle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: spear tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} spear tackle (plural spear tackles)
  1. (rugby) An offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card. Wikipedia link: spear tackle Categories (topical): Rugby Synonyms: dump tackle
    Sense id: en-spear_tackle-en-noun-6DhXpQaR Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, rugby, sports

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