"tackle for loss" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: tackles for loss [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun|tackles for loss}} tackle for loss (plural tackles for loss)
  1. (American football) A tackle that causes a loss of yardage for the opposing running back or wide receiver. Categories (topical): Football (American)
    Sense id: en-tackle_for_loss-en-noun-O6RKE-Sn Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: American-football, ball-games, football, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports

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