TACKLE
/ËtĂŚkÉl/
12
Scrabble
14
WWF
T(1) A(1) C(3) K(5) L(1) E(1)
NWL/TWL ✓ Collins ✓ WWF ✓
Definition
/ËtĂŚkÉl/
noun
- A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- A block and tackle.
- Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- (by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.
- A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
verb
- To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.“The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.”
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
Source: Wiktionary
