tackle

noun
UK: /ˈtækl/
US: /ˈtækl/

  1. Equipment needed for a specific activity or sport.

    1. He keeps his fishing tackle in that box.
    2. The store sells a wide range of climbing tackle for experienced mountaineers.

  2. The equipment that is used for lifting or pulling heavy things.

    1. The sailors used tackle to raise the heavy sail.
    2. The construction crew used block and tackle to lift the steel beams into place.

Synonyms

confront equipment gear grapple challenge
tackle verb

  1. To forcefully grab and bring someone to the ground, especially in sports like football.

    1. The player tried to tackle him.
    2. He managed to tackle the running back before he reached the end zone.

  2. To confront or deal with a difficult problem or task.

    1. We need to tackle this issue now.
    2. The government is working to tackle the rising cost of living.
tackle transitive-verb

  1. To approach someone and start a discussion, especially about something delicate or difficult.

    1. I'll tackle him about the budget.
    2. She decided to tackle her boss about the lack of opportunities.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "tackle" in English means: Equipment needed for a specific activity or sport., The equipment that is used for lifting or pulling heavy things..

The phonetic transcription of "tackle" is /ˈtækl/ in British English and /ˈtækl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "tackle": confront, equipment, gear, grapple, challenge.

Example usage of "tackle": "He keeps his fishing tackle in that box.". More examples on the page.