double tackle
The term "double tackle" can refer to actions in sports or configurations in mechanical systems, each involving two components working together.
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Definition
B2Rugby
(sports)A defensive maneuver where two players simultaneously attempt to bring down an opponent.
Example
- The winger was stopped by a double tackle just short of the try line.
C1Mechanical Systems
(technical)A pulley system with two blocks, each containing two wheels, used to lift heavy loads with reduced effort.
Example
- The construction crew used a double tackle to hoist the steel beams into place.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "double tackle":
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