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Definition of tackler

tackler

/ˈtæk.lər/
tack · ler
Plural:tacklers
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• noun

1

A player in a sport such as American football, rugby, or soccer who attempts to stop or take the ball from an opponent by tackling them.

Example

"The running back deftly sidestepped the approaching tackler and sprinted toward the goal line."

2

A person who confronts, undertakes, or attempts to solve a difficult problem, task, or challenge.

Example

"She proved to be a fearless tackler of complex administrative bottlenecks within the department."

3

British A textile mill worker employed to maintain, adjust, and repair weaving looms; an overlooker.

Example

"When the power loom jammed during the morning shift, the weaver immediately called for the tackler."

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• Rhymes for tackler

• Nearby Words

tackily
tackiness
tackle
tackler
tacky
taco
tacoma

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Tackler. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/tackler
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