Word: tackling
Part of speech: Verb
Syllables: ta
ckling
Definition: Present participle of tackle; grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Morphemes:
Affix: tackle
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: takel
Language: enm
Decoded: takel
Meaning: gear, apparatus
Affix: -ing
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form present participles of verbs.