Canadian English Meaning of tackle

tackle

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Definitions and Meaning of tackle in English

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

tackle (v)

accept as a challenge

put a harness

seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

Webster

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.

FAQs About the word tackle

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tacking => tacking, tackiness => tackiness, tackey => tacky, tacket => tacket, tacker => Stapler,