Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

block tackle

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables: block- -tack-le
IPA

25

Scrabble Score

11

Letters

4

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A defensive technique used to regain possession of the ball from an opponent by positioning the body in front of the ball and using the legs to obstruct the opponent's path, preventing them from advancing.

noun

A defensive maneuver where a player uses their body to block an opponent who is carrying the ball.

Example Sentences

"Caoimhín Kelleher saved but Gordon recycled the move, crossing low for Kane, who was stopped by Nathan Collins’s block tackle."

Inflected Forms

block tackles (plural)

Phrases

block and tackle

Frequently Paired Words

block and tackle

Questions

What does block tackle mean?: A defensive technique used to regain possession of the ball from an opponent by positioning the body in front of the ball and using the legs to obstruct the opponent's path, preventing them from advancing.

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