tackle
ta
ˈtæ
ckle
kəl
kēl
British pronunciation
/tˈækə‍l/

Definition & Meaning of "tackle"in English

to tackle
01

to try to deal with a difficult problem or situation in a determined manner

Transitive: to tackle a difficult situation
to tackle definition and meaning
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The team decided to tackle the project's complexity by breaking it into manageable tasks.
Facing environmental challenges, the government took steps to tackle pollution and promote sustainability.
02

to use a defensive maneuver to take the ball or puck away from an opponent

Intransitive
to tackle definition and meaning
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She tackles cleanly to avoid a foul.
They have tackled effectively all match.
03

to try to take the ball from the players of the other team, usually by forcing them down, in sports such as American football or rugby

Transitive: to tackle an opposing player
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The linebacker tackled the quarterback before he could make the pass.
She tackled her opponent with a clean hit, stopping the play.
04

to fasten or secure something using tackle or similar equipment

Transitive: to tackle sth to sth
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The crew tackled the sail to the mast before the storm rolled in.
He tackled the load securely to the truck bed for transport.
05

to use physical force or technique to stop an opponent's movement

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The rugby player tackled his opponent hard but fairly to stop a try.
In hockey, defenders tackle by intercepting the ball with their sticks.
Tackle
01

a player who occupies a specific position on the offensive or defensive line in a football team, responsible for blocking or stopping opposing players

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The left tackle protected the quarterback from incoming defenders.
As a tackle, his job was to break through the offensive line.
02

(in American football) the act of grabbing and bringing an opposing player to the ground to stop their advance

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The linebacker made a clean tackle near the end zone.
A missed tackle allowed the runner to gain an extra ten yards.
03

(in American football) a playing position on the line of scrimmage, located between the guard and the end

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The tackle lines up beside the guard before the snap.
Each side of the offensive line has one tackle position.
04

ropes, blocks, and related equipment used to support and operate a ship's masts and sails

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The sailors inspected the tackle before setting sail.
Damaged tackle can endanger the entire rig.
05

the collection of rods, lines, hooks, and other equipment used in fishing

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He bought new fishing tackle at the store.
Good tackle makes fishing much easier.
06

(in soccer) a move where a player tries to take the ball from an opponent, usually by using their foot

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The defender made a quick tackle to stop the striker.
His tackle prevented a goal.
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