Hypernym

verb

take the initiative and go on the offensive

Domain_of_synset_-_TOPIC

noun

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

tackle 3

verbdomain: v physical competition

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

Derivationally related form

noun

(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

noun

the person who plays that position on a football team

noun

a football player who tackles the ball carrier

Member_of_this_domain_-_TOPIC

noun

any of various games played with a ball (round or oval) in which two teams try to kick or carry or propel the ball into each other's goal

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