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- Dictionarytackle/ˈtakl/
noun
- 1. the equipment required for a task or sport: "fishing tackle" Similar
- 2. a mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting heavy objects. Similar
verb
- 1. make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task): "police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime" Similar
- 2. try to take the ball from (an opponent) by intercepting them: "the first scoring chance came when Orrell tackled Webb" Similar
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TACKLE definition: 1. to try to deal with something or someone: 2. (especially in football or hockey) to try to take…. Learn more.
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.
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)
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
Tackle definition: equipment, apparatus, or gear, especially for fishing. See examples of TACKLE used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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. Join us.
TACKLE definition: 1. to try to deal with a problem: 2. to speak to someone about something bad that they have done…. Learn more.
Tackle definition: The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
