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tackler|ˈtæklə(r)| [f. tackle v. + -er1.] One who tackles, in various senses. †a. (?). Obs. b. An overlooker of power-loom weavers. c. One who tackles in football, etc. d. See quot.e. See quot. a.1686R. Blome Gentl. Recreat. ii. 62 Hack Hawk, that is a Tackler. b.1864Ramsbottam Phases Distress 34 Tackler Tom con stond it o'. 1882Standard 7 Sept. 2/3 Power-loom overlookers, or ‘tacklers’, and carders and strippers followed. 1901Speaker 20 July 439/1 Each ‘tackler’ or overlooker has a certain number of looms assigned to his care. Ibid., While the tacklers ‘drive’ the weavers, the manager in turn ‘drives’ the tacklers. c.1891Lock to Lock Times 24 Oct. 13/1 He is a rare tackler, and his famous rushes have warded off many an attack on the Marlow goal. 1955Doyle & Smith Lifetime in Hurling xx. 144 A quick hitter..and a fearless tackler. d.1891Labour Commission Gloss., Tackler, one who puts in the tacks used in ‘lasting’. e.1881Raymond Mining Gloss., Tacklers (Derb.), small chains put around loaded corves. |