Definitions for tackle
ˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəltack·le

Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. tackle(noun)

   the person who plays that position on a football team

   "the right tackle is a straight A student"

2. rigging, tackle(noun)

   gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

3. fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig(noun)

   gear used in fishing

4. tackle(noun)

   (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

   "it takes a big man to play tackle"

5. tackle(verb)

   (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

6. undertake, tackle, take on(verb)

   accept as a challenge

   "I'll tackle this difficult task"

7. harness, tackle(verb)

   put a harness

   "harness the horse"

8. tackle(verb)

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. 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.

5. 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.

6. 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.

7. 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.

8. tackle(Noun)

   A person playing that position.

   Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.

9. 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.

10. 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.

11. 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.

12. 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.

13. tackle(Noun)

    Penis.

    Etymology: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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

2. 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

3. Tackle(noun)

   the rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used

4. Tackle(noun)

   to supply with tackle

5. Tackle(noun)

   to fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon

6. Tackle(noun)

   to seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game

7. Tackle(noun)

   to begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem

Freebase(5.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. 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

1. Written Corpus Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'tackle' in Written Corpus Frequency: #4776

2. Verbs Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'tackle' in Verbs Frequency: #561

How to pronounce tackle?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of tackle in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of tackle in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of tackle in a Sentence

1. Debra Pyka:

   I don't want any kids to suffer the way my son suffered, the way my family suffered. It's devastating. Young children should not be allowed to play tackle football until they reach high school.

2. David Cameron:

   It is shocking that thousands of Vietnamese children in the UK are being used for profit by criminal gangs and that dozens more children are estimated to arrive on our shores every month, that's why it is so important that we work with Vietnam to identify what more we can do to tackle this issue together.

3. David Miliband:

   Our perspective is that this a global challenge, and all rich countries should be playing their part both in helping the victims and in trying to support political and diplomat efforts to tackle the problem at source, the fact that people are literally lapping up on the shores of Europe tells you that sticking your head in the sand is certainly not moral but it is not wise either.

4. Paul Ryan:

   We’re going to have to get back next year at entitlement reform, which is how you tackle the debt and the deficit.

5. Jeb Bush:

   It is time for Republican leaders in Congress to act. We must demonstrate to Americans we are the party that will tackle serious challenges and build broad-based consensus to achieve meaningful reforms for our citizens and our future.

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