tackle

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined way.

   The government promised to tackle unemployment.

2. 2
   verb

   To try to take the ball from an opponent in sports, often by grabbing or knocking them down.

   He tackled the striker just outside the box.

3. 3
   noun

   The act of trying to stop an opposing player, especially by grabbing them.

   That was a clean tackle by the defender.

4. 4
   noun

   The equipment used for fishing.

   He packed his rod and tackle for the trip.

From Middle English takel (“gear, apparatus”), from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German takel (“ship's rigging”), perhaps related to Middle Dutch taken (“to grasp, seize”). Akin to Danish takkel (“tackle”), Swedish tackel (“tackle”). More at take.

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