What does tackle mean?
Definitions for tackle
ˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəltack·le
Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word tackle.
Princeton's WordNet
tackle(noun)
the person who plays that position on a football team
"the right tackle is a straight A student"
rigging, tackle(noun)
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig(noun)
gear used in fishing
tackle(noun)
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
"it takes a big man to play tackle"
tackle(verb)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
undertake, tackle, take on(verb)
accept as a challenge
"I'll tackle this difficult task"
harness, tackle(verb)
put a harness
"harness the horse"
tackle(verb)
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Wiktionary
tackle(Noun)
A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
The offensive positions between each guard and end, offensive tackle.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
A person playing that position.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
The defensive positions between two ends, defensive tackle.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Verb)
to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down
The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Verb)
to attempt to take away a ball
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Verb)
to bring a ball carrier to the ground
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
tackle(Noun)
Penis.
Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.
Webster Dictionary
Tackle(noun)
apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block
Tackle(noun)
any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons
Tackle(noun)
the rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used
Tackle(noun)
to supply with tackle
Tackle(noun)
to fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon
Tackle(noun)
to seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game
Tackle(noun)
to begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem
Freebase
Tackle
Tackle is a playing position in American and Canadian football. Historically, in the one-platoon system a tackle played on both offense and defense. In the modern system of specialized units, offensive tackle and defensive tackle are separate positions.
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Tackle
tak′l, n. the ropes, rigging, &c. of a ship: tools, weapons: ropes, &c., for raising heavy weights: a pulley.—v.t. to harness: (prov.) to seize or take hold of, attack, fasten upon.—v.i. to get a hold of.—adj. Tack′led, made of ropes tackled together.—ns. Tack′ling, furniture or apparatus belonging to the masts, yards, &c. of a ship: harness for drawing a carriage: tackle or instruments; Tacks′man, a tenant or lessee. [Scand., Sw. tackel—Ice. taka, to take.]
Dictionary of Nautical Terms
tackle
A purchase formed by the connection of a fall, or rope, with two or more blocks. When a power sustains a weight by a rope over a fixed sheave, the weight and power will be equal; but if one end of the rope be fixed, and the sheave be movable with the weight, then the power will be but half the weight; but in a combination of sheaves, or pulleys, the power will be to the weight as 1 to the numbers of parts of the fall.--Ground-tackle. Anchors, cables, &c.--Tack-tackle. A small tackle used to pull down the tacks of the principal sails to their respective stations, and particularly attached to the main-sails of brigs, sloops, cutters, and schooners.
British National Corpus
Written Corpus Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'tackle' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4776
Verbs Frequency
Rank popularity for the word 'tackle' in Verbs Frequency: #561
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of tackle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of tackle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7
Examples of tackle in a Sentence
This is concerning in terms of trying to tackle improved quality of care and improved access to care, and in terms of bending the cost curve, there's lots and lots of research done on drug development and much less done on whether one course of treatment is better than another.
We all understand the urgency that this situation requires, and what is at stake, i applaud the Los Angeles City Council for their action today in earmarking a necessary initial investment that helps launch my comprehensive plan to tackle homelessness.
Instead of using force, we will tackle the causes of insecurity and violence. I am convinced that the most effective and most humane way of dealing with these evils necessarily requires combating inequality and poverty.
We need concerted effort to tackle the crisis.
If illegal demand cannot be effectively reduced, it is very difficult to fundamentally tackle the fentanyl issue.
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- عربيArabic
- справям сеBulgarian
- placar, placatge, entradaCatalan, Valencian
- takling, talje, tacklingDanish
- Tackling, der Flaschenzug, in Angriff nehmenGerman
- αντιμετωπίζωGreek
- aparejo, afrontar, abordar, emprender, tacleada, taclear, equipoSpanish
- برخورد باPersian
- taklata, hyökkäävä linjamies, puolustava linjamies, onkivehkeet, taklaus, taljasto, torjuaFinnish
- takkling, takklaFaroese
- combattre, plaquer, plaquage, affronter, tacler, tacleFrench
- szerelésHungarian
- placcaggio, scivolata, affrontare, contrastare, tackleItalian
- להתמודד עםHebrew
- aanpakkenDutch
- zmagać się, radzić sobie, stawiać czołaPolish
- derrubarPortuguese
- таль, бороться, преодолевать, снастиRussian
- pribor za pecanje, latiti se, ribarski pribor, prionutiSerbo-Croatian
- talja, tackla, tacklingSwedish
- ele almakTurkish
- 滑車Chinese
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