tackles

Pronunciation: US [ˈtæk(ə)l] UK ['tæk(ə)l]

v.Handle taken "olive" hold (hold each other [band] running the ball player), sled pull
n.Pulleys; "Airlines" fan pulley rigging;
WebTackles; block, equipment

Synonyms

accoutrements accouterments apparatus gear hardware kit material(s) matériel materiel outfit paraphernalia stuff equipment

Definitions in English

n.

1.

an attempt to stop an opponent from moving forward in a game such as football, usually by forcing them to the ground

2.

an attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as soccer

3.

the ropes and other equipment that people use to lift heavy objects; special equipment that people use for sports such as fishing or rock climbing

v.

1.

to make an organized and determined attempt to deal with a problem, often a social problem such as crime or unemployment; to try to put out a large fire

2.

to take hold of someone and push them to the ground; to take hold of an opponent in a game such as football and stop them from moving forward, usually by forcing them to the ground

3.

to try to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as soccer

Other Forms

Example Sentences

George wanted the shaving tackle.
Source: J. K. Jerome
The shyppe be..tacled with sayle and ballast.
Source: T. Nicolls

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Based on tackles, new words formed by adding one letter at the beginning or end
b - blackest
h - klatches
p - plackets
r - tacklers
s - slackest
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