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tacklee

noun

Etymology

From tackle + -ee.

  1. derived from takel
  2. inherited from takel
  3. suffixed as tacklee — “tackle + ee”

Definitions

  1. a person who is tackled.

    • Thus are formed the opposition schools, the modern which says that such a tacklee may pass from the ground, and the ancient which says he must bring that ball into play with the foot.
    • In a nutshell, when a tackle is made in rugby the requirements are that the tackler releases the tacklee and that the tacklee releases the ball so the players who are on their feet can use it.
    • A player may act as the tacklee.

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sense glosses and etymology drawn from English Wiktionary · source · CC-BY-SA