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   tackle

   /ˈtakl/

   noun

   • 1. the equipment required for a task or sport: "fishing tackle" Similar gearequipmentapparatusoutfitkitrighardwaretoolsimplementsinstrumentsaccoutrementsparaphernaliatrappingscontrivancesappurtenancesutensilsinformal:thingsstuffclobberbits and piecesarchaic:equipage
   • ▪ a man's genitals. humorous British
   • 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 pulleys used to work a boat's sails.
   • 3. an act of playing the ball, or attempting to do so, when it is in the possession of an opponent: "he was only prevented from scoring by a fine tackle"
   • ▪ an act of seizing and attempting to stop a player in possession of the ball. Similar interceptionchallengeblockattack
   • 4. a player who lines up next to 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
   • ▪ initiate discussion with (someone) about a disputed or sensitive issue: "a young man tackled him over why the council had spent money on a swimming pool" Similar confrontspeak toface (up to)initiate a discussion withdiscuss something withinterviewquestioncross-examineaccostwaylayremonstrate with
   • 2. try to take the ball from (an opponent) by intercepting them: "the first scoring chance came when Orrell tackled Webb" Similar interceptrugby-tacklechallengeblockstopattack
   • ▪ try to stop the forward progress of (the ball carrier) by seizing them and knocking them to the ground: "the rules state that there must be no pressure scrums or tough tackling"

   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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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishTACKLE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   verb. uk / ˈtæk. ə l / us / ˈtæk. ə l / tackle verb (DEAL WITH) Add to word list. B2 [ T ] to try to deal with something or someone: There are many ways of tackling this problem. tackle someone about something I tackled him about his careless work. Fewer examples. The president is clearly in a dilemma about how to tackle the crisis.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tackleTackle Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TACKLE is a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : gear. How to use tackle in a sentence.

4. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryTACKLE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   to try to deal with something or someone: There are many ways of tackling this problem. tackle someone about something I tackled him about his careless work. Fewer examples. The president is clearly in a dilemma about how to tackle the crisis. There is a great deal of indecision over how to tackle the problem.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › tackleTACKLE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishTACKLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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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

7. www.thefreedictionary.com › tackleTackle - definition of tackle by The Free Dictionary

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   Define tackle. tackle synonyms, tackle pronunciation, tackle translation, English dictionary definition of tackle. n. 1. The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear. 2. a. Nautical A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights...

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › tackleTackle - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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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.

9. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishtackle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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   [transitive] tackle something to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation. The government is determined to tackle inflation. I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.

10. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishTACKLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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

11. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › american_englishtackle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    [transitive] tackle something to make a determined effort to deal with a difficult problem or situation The administration is determined to tackle inflation. I think I'll tackle the repairs next weekend. Firefighters tackled a blaze in a garage last night.