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1tackle
noun tack·le \ˈta-kəl, nautical often ˈtā-\
Definition of TACKLE
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) : either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end (2) : either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line
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Origin of TACKLE
Middle English takel; akin to Middle Dutch takel ship's rigging
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to TACKLE
- Synonyms
- accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, gear, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), matériel (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, equipment
2tackle
verb
: to forcefully seize (someone) and cause that person to fall to the ground
American football or rugby : to force (the player with the ball) to fall to the ground
soccer, field hockey, etc. : to try to get the ball from (an opposing player who has it)
tack·ledtack·ling \-k(ə-)liŋ\
Full Definition of TACKLE
transitive verb
1
: to attach or secure with or as if with tackle
2
a : to seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing b : to seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football
3
: to set about dealing with <tackle the problem>
intransitive verb
: to tackle an opposing player in football
— tack·ler \-k(ə-)lər\ noun
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First Known Use of TACKLE
1600
Related to TACKLE
- Synonyms
- dive (into), attack, wade (in or into)
TACKLE Defined for Kids
1tackle
verb tack·le \ˈta-kəl\
tack·ledtack·ling
Definition of TACKLE for Kids
1
: to seize and throw (a person) to the ground
2
: to begin working on <I decided to tackle the job.>
2tackle
noun
Definition of TACKLE for Kids
1
: a set of special equipment <fishing tackle>
2
: an arrangement of ropes and wheels for hoisting or pulling something heavy
3
: an act of seizing and throwing a person to the ground
4
: a football player positioned on the line of scrimmage
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