Meaning & Definition of Tackle in English
English⟶
Tackle
/tækəl/
noun
1. The person who plays that position on a football team
- "The right tackle is a straight a student"
synonym:
- tackle
2. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
synonym:
- rigging,
- tackle
3. Gear used in fishing
synonym:
- fishing gear,
- tackle,
- fishing tackle,
- fishing rig,
- rig
4. (american football) a position on the line of scrimmage
- "It takes a big man to play tackle"
synonym:
- tackle
5. (american football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
synonym:
- tackle
verb
1. Accept as a challenge
- "I'll tackle this difficult task"
synonym:
- undertake,
- tackle,
- take on
2. Put a harness
- "Harness the horse"
synonym:
- harness,
- tackle
3. Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
synonym:
- tackle
Examples of using
Health groups have called for an urgent summit to tackle alcohol-fuelled violence, which has reached epidemic proportions throughout the country.
Could you tackle this?
Tom seems to be unwilling to tackle the problem.