tackle (Meaning)
tackle (n)
the person who plays that position on a football team
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
gear used in fishing
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
tackle (v)
accept as a challenge
put a harness
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
tackle (n.)
Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.
Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
To supply with tackle.
To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.
To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.
To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.
Synonyms & Antonyms of tackle
tackle Sentence Examples
- The linebacker successfully tackled the running back, preventing a touchdown.
- The students had to tackle the difficult homework assignment with determination.
- The climbers used ropes and harnesses to tackle the sheer face of the mountain.
- The doctor tackled the patient's complex medical condition with expertise and care.
- The firefighters bravely tackled the blazing inferno, risking their lives to save others.
- The construction crew tackled the massive project with precision and efficiency.
- The scholar diligently tackled the ancient text, uncovering its hidden meanings.
- The mechanic expertly tackled the faulty engine, diagnosing and repairing it with ease.
- The therapist guided the client in tackling their anxiety and improving their mental health.
- The company successfully tackled the financial crisis by restructuring its operations and implementing cost-saving measures.
FAQs About the word tackle
the person who plays that position on a football team, gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails, gear used in fishing, (American footba
apparatus, kit, gear, stuff, material(s),equipment, materiel, tools, paraphernalia, machinery
shun, shun, avoid,avoid, evade, evade, poke, mess, lag, dawdle
The linebacker successfully tackled the running back, preventing a touchdown.
The students had to tackle the difficult homework assignment with determination.
The climbers used ropes and harnesses to tackle the sheer face of the mountain.
The doctor tackled the patient's complex medical condition with expertise and care.
