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noun
An illegal or badly executed tackle.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To tackle improperly, such as when it is not legal, or not in the correct manner.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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verb
To attempt to deal with (a problem) in the wrong way.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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History
From mis- + tackle.
