tackle
About 3.80 uses per million words.
Meaning
- noun A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- noun A block and tackle.
- noun Clothing.
- noun Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- noun Equipment, gear, gadgetry.
- noun A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
- noun A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
- noun Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
Similar words
rigging undertake take on fishing gear fishing tackle bridge curb broach target embark
Often followed by
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Word family
tackled tackler tacklers tackles tackling
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