In Sport, Taking Down an Opponent to Stop the Ball

This page is the CodyCross answer for the clue below from Brazilian Tour, Group 772, Puzzle 1 (Cachaça and Guarana).

Question is: In Sport, Taking Down an Opponent to Stop the Ball

and the answer is: TACKLING

Word Meaning:

TACKLING — present participle and gerund of tackle

Definitions from Wiktionary.

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