English Explanatory Dictionary

spear tackle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. An offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.

Word forms

spear tackle spear tackles

Synonyms

dump tackle
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