tackle

/ˈtækəl/
B2Frequency Level 8Neutral
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Verb

tackleInfinitive
tacklePresent tense
tackledPast tense
tackledPast participle
tacklingPresent participle
tacklesThird-person singular
1

to make a determined effort to deal with or solve a difficult problem or task

The government is working hard to tackle climate change.

2

to confront or challenge someone about something

I decided to tackle him about his rude behavior.

3

to seize, stop, or bring down an opponent in sports, especially football or rugby, by grabbing or blocking them

The defender tackled the player before he could score.

Noun

tackleSingular
tacklesPlural
1

equipment and apparatus used for a particular activity, especially fishing

He bought new fishing tackle for his trip to the lake.

2

an act of tackling an opponent in sports such as football or rugby

The defender made a strong tackle to stop the attack.

3

a system of ropes and pulleys used for lifting or moving heavy objects

They used a tackle to lift the heavy engine out of the boat.

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