tackle
IPA: tˈækʌɫ
noun
- A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- A block and tackle.
- (nautical, slang, uncountable) Clothing.
- (fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- (uncountable, informal, by extension) Equipment, gear, gadgetry.
- (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
- (rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
- (countable) Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
- (American football) An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- (American football) A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- (slang) A man's genitalia.
verb
- To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
- (sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
- (rugby, American football) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- (Singapore, colloquial) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
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Examples of "tackle" in Sentences
- Brown was unharmed in the tackle.
- The dogs run outside and tackle the cat.
- First, you will have to tackle the looseness.
- She tackled previews with the aid of a crutch.
- WoodForce tackles glass as plastic reinforcement.
- Does anyone want to tackle the rest of the article
- Citing the seriousness of the issue is to be tackled.
- He was eventually tackled and restrained by onlookers.
- I stepped in and created the discussion to tackle the issue.
- The other loop engages tackle at the end of the fishing line.