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- pronunciation:
- tae
k
 l
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
tackles, tackling, tackled |
| definition 1: |
When somebody tackles another person, they grab them and pull them to the ground. In American football, players try to tackle the player on the other team who is carrying the ball.
Four players almost tackled Marcus, but he made it all the way down the field and scored.The police officer tackled the man who ran out the back of the jewelry store. |
| definition 2: |
When you tackle something, you get to work on something and try to solve it or finish it.
We have a lot of work to tackle this weekend, so we'd better get started.- similar words:
- attack, attempt
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| related words: |
address, try |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
Tackle is special equipment used in a sport or hobby, especially fishing.
Mr. Johnson hoped he would get some new fishing tackle for his birthday.- similar words:
- appointments, equipment, gear, outfit
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| related words: |
kit, lift |
| derivation: |
tackler (n.) |
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