Defenition of the word tackle
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Defenition of the word tackle
- To deal with (something unpleasant) head on.
- a set of equipment used in fishing
- ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- (football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
- a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle"
- the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student"
- seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball, in American football
- set about dealing with; "I'll try to tackle this difficult task"
- accept as a challenge
- (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
- gear used in fishing
- gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship''s masts and sails
- seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
- put a harness; "harness the horse"
- accept as a challenge; "I''ll tackle this difficult task"
- (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
- gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
- the person who plays that position on a football team
- put a harness
Synonyms for the word tackle
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- fishing gear
- fishing tackle
- rigging
- take on
- undertake
Meronymys for the word tackle
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- bob
- bobber
- bobfloat
- cork
- eleven
- fishgig
- fishhook
- fishing line
- fishing pole
- fishing rod
- fizgig
- football team
- gaff
- gig
- harpoon
- lance
- landing net
- spear
- spinner
Hyponyms for the word tackle
Hypernyms for the word tackle
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- aggress
- appurtenance
- appurtenances
- attach
- attack
- confront
- face
- face up
- football play
- gear
- lineman
- paraphernalia
Antonyms for the word tackle
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