Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 12

   • T

     1

   • A

     1

   • C

     3

   • K

     5

   • L

     1

   • E

     1

   Powered by Oxford Languages

   More Definitions, Word Origin & ScrabbleShow less

2. People also ask

   What is tackle noun?

   • Definition of tackle noun from the Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary [countable] an act of trying to take the ball from an opponent in football (soccer), hockey, etc.; an act of knocking somebody to the ground, for example in rugby or American football He was booked for a late tackle on Torres. He brought the burglar down with a flying tackle.

   tackle noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/tackle_2

   See all results for this question

   What is a tackle in football?

   • A tackle is when you try to take the ball away from someone in a game such as football. ...a tackle by the big full-back. Ukrainian: перехоплення (спорт.) If you tackle a difficult task, you start dealing with it in a determined way. They will need help to tackle the crisis. Read about the team of authors behind Collins Dictionaries.

   TACKLE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/tackle

   See all results for this question

   What does it mean to tackle someone?

   • If you tackle someone about a particular matter, you speak to them honestly about it, usually in order to get it changed or done. I tackled him about how anyone could live amidst so much poverty. If you tackle someone, you attack them and fight them. Two security guards tackled and apprehended a man suspected of robbing 17 banks.

   TACKLE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

   www.collinsdictionary.com/us/dictionary/english/tackle

   See all results for this question

   What is tackle & how does it work?

   • As a National Federation, Tackle only exists by virtue of our support groups across the country, representing some 9,000 members. Supporting people living with Prostate Cancer, raising awareness and campaigning on issues is where our focus remains as coronavirus disrupts every aspect of our lives and our community comes together remotely.

   Tackle Prostate Cancer - Letter from Chairman Ken Mastris

   tackleprostate.org/letter-from-chairman-ken-mastris/

   See all results for this question

3. dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › tackleTACKLE | definition in the Cambridge Learner’s Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › learner-english › tackle

   • Cached

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

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

   www.dictionary.com › browse › tackle

   • Cached

   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.

5. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tacklesTackles Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › tackles

   • Cached

   1. : a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : gear. fishing tackle. 2. a. : a ship's rigging. b. : an assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling. 3. a. : the act or an instance of tackling. b (1)

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tackle_2tackle noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tackle_2

   • Cached

   tackle. noun. /ˈtækl/. /ˈtækl/. [countable] an act of trying to take the ball from an opponent in football (soccer), hockey, etc.; an act of knocking somebody to the ground, for example in rugby or American football. He was booked for a late tackle on Torres.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › english › tackleTACKLE definition in American English | Collins English ...

   www.collinsdictionary.com › english › tackle

   • Cached

   5 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If you tackle a difficult problem or task, you deal with it in a very determined or efficient way. The first reason to tackle these problems is to save children's lives. Synonyms: deal with, take on, set about, wade into More Synonyms of tackle. 2. transitive verb.

8. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tackletackle verb - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage ...

   www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › tackle

   • Cached

   tackle. verb. /ˈtækl/ Verb Forms. [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. Extra Examples. Oxford Collocations Dictionary.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › tackletackle | meaning in the Cambridge Essential American Dictionary

   dictionary.cambridge.org › tackle

   • Cached

   noun. us / ˈtæk·əl/. an attempt to catch someone or knock someone down, especially in a game like football. (Definition of tackle from the Webster's Essential Mini Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)