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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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   Apr 2, 2024 · tackle ( countable and uncountable, plural tackles) A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook. A block and tackle. ( nautical, slang, uncountable) Clothing. ( fishing, uncountable) Equipment ( rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.

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   What does the noun tackle mean? There are 15 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun tackle, three of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. tackle has developed meanings and uses in subjects including.

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   Britannica Dictionary definition of TACKLE. 1. [noncount] : equipment that is used for a particular activity (especially fishing) a box for fishing tackle. a tackle shop [=a shop that sells fishing equipment] 2. [count] sports : the act of tackling another player: such as.

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   noun. equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing: fishing tackle. a mechanism or apparatus, as a rope and block or a combination of ropes and blocks, for hoisting, lowering, and shifting objects or materials; purchase. any system of leverage using several pulleys.

6. www.merriam-webster.com › thesaurus › tackleTACKLE Synonyms: 77 Similar and Opposite Words - Merriam-Webster

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   Synonyms for TACKLE: equipment, gear, material (s), stuff, apparatus, kit, hardware, facilities; Antonyms of TACKLE: avoid, evade, shun, play, mess, poke, trifle, dawdle.

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   Definition for tackle. noun as in equipment for activity. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Strong matches. accouterment, apparatus, appliance, gear, goods, habiliments, hook, impedimenta, implements, line, machinery, materiel, outfit, paraphernalia, rig, rigging, tools, trappings. verb as in make an effort. Compare Synonyms. Synonyms. Antonyms.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › thesaurus › tackleTACKLE - 48 Synonyms and Antonyms - Cambridge English

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   noun. These are words and phrases related to tackle. Click on any word or phrase to go to its thesaurus page. Or, go to the definition of tackle. The sporting goods store had a window full of fishing tackle. Synonyms. equipment. gear. paraphernalia. apparatus. trappings. rigging. accoutrements. appointments. implements. tools. instruments. material