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n. A footballer who tackles another.

n. (dated, UK) A person who repairs weaving looms.

n. In mining, one of a number of small chains put around loaded corves to keep the coal from falling off.

n. a football player who tackles the ball carrier

"Dolphins 'leading tackler is always around the ball (a sack, three forced fumbles); Ryan Clark, Pitt."

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