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   tack·le

   /ˈtak(ə)l/

   noun

   • 1. the equipment required for a task or sport: "fishing tackle" Similar gearequipmentapparatusoutfitkitrighardwaretoolsimplementsinstrumentsaccoutrementsparaphernaliatrappingscontrivancesappurtenancesutensilsinformal:thingsstuffclobberbits and piecesarchaic:equipage
   • 2. a mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting heavy objects. Similar system of pulleyshoisting gearpulleyhoistblock and tacklecranewinchdavitwindlasssheave
   • ▪ the running rigging and gear used to work a boat's sails.
   • 3. (in soccer and other games) an act of taking the ball, or attempting to take the ball, from an opponent: "he was only prevented from scoring by a fine tackle"
   • ▪ an act of seizing and stopping a player in possession of the ball by knocking them to the ground. Similar interceptionchallengeblockattack
   • 4. a player who lines up inside the end along the line of scrimmage.

   verb

   • 1. make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task): "police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime" Similar get to grips withapply oneself toaddress oneself toaddressset aboutgo aboutget to work attake forwardbusy oneself withset one's hand tograpple withapproachtake onattend tosee tothrow oneself intotry to solvetry to deal withtry to cope withtry to sort outdeal withtake measures abouttake care ofpursuehandlemanagestart onembark oninformal:get stuck intohave a crack athave a go athave a shot at
   • ▪ stop the forward progress of (the ball carrier) by seizing them and knocking them to the ground.
   • ▪ try to take the ball from (an opponent) by intercepting them. Similar interceptrugby-tacklechallengeblockstopattack

   Word Origin Middle English (denoting equipment for a specific task): probably from Middle Low German takel, from taken ‘lay hold of’. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) described the provision and handling of a ship's equipment.

   Derivatives

   • 1. tackler noun

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   Tackle definition: equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing. See examples of TACKLE used in a sentence.

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   Tackle is the equipment, usually consisting of ropes and pulleys, needed for lifting or pulling something. I finally hoisted him up with a block and tackle. Synonyms: rig , rigging , apparatus More Synonyms of tackle

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   Definitions of tackle. verb. seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball. see more. verb. accept as a challenge. “I'll tackle this difficult task” synonyms: take on, undertake. see more. noun. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground. see more. noun.

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   1. To grab hold of and wrestle with (an opponent). 2. Sports. a. To stop (an opponent carrying the ball), especially by forcing the opponent to the ground. b. To obstruct (a player with the ball) in order to cause loss of possession of the ball. 3. To engage or deal with: tackle a perplexing problem. 4. To harness (a horse). v.intr. Sports.

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    TACKLE meaning: 1. to try to deal with a problem: 2. to speak to someone about something bad that they have done…. Learn more.