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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

tackled

/tækld/ verb · British & US
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What does tackled mean?

verb

To tackle something or someone means to deal with it or them firmly and decisively, often in a physical or aggressive way. To have tackled something means to have dealt with it successfully.

Example

"The rugby player tackled the opponent to the ground."

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