English Explanatory Dictionary

mistackle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

verb
  1. To tackle improperly, such as when it is not legal, or not in the correct manner.
  2. To attempt to deal with (a problem) in the wrong way.
noun
  1. An illegal or badly executed tackle.

Word forms

mistackle mistackles mistackling mistackled

Etymology

From mis- + tackle.

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