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Gear Pin Hindrance Not Quite Crossword Clue
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We think the answer is "TACKLE" which means:
- noun
- • The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
- • Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- • Gear used in fishing
- • (american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
- • (american football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground verb
- • Accept as a challenge
- • Put a harness
- • Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
An example sentence would be:
- • "Football players wear protective gear when making a tackle."
- • "The fisherman caught a large salmon with his tackle."
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The Guardian Cryptic11 Dec 2018 | Across 12 | |
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