Definition of "tackler" [tackler]

• A footballer who tackles another. (noun)
• (dated, UK) A person who repairs weaving looms. (noun)

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• "Dolphins 'leading tackler is always around the ball (a sack, three forced fumbles); Ryan Clark, Pitt."
• "Special teams: Adrian Peterson and Cameron Worrell, Chicago — Peterson leads in special teams tackles over the last three seasons; Worrell, also a good tackler, is usually the first guy downfield and not easy to block."
• "CB: Antoine Winfield, Minnesota — What does it say when team's leading tackler is tough little corner?"