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tackle

UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/

Translations

tacklenoun
tackles
pl
UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
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palanTechnique ; dispositif de poulies, cordes et crochets pour soulever des charges.
The workers used a tackle to hoist the heavy machinery onto the truck.
Les ouvriers ont օգտագործé un palan pour hisser la machine lourde sur le camion.
matériel de pêcheSurtout en parlant de la pêche ; par extension, équipement pour une activité.
He packed his fishing tackle before heading to the lake.
Il a rangé son matériel de pêche avant de partir au lac.
tacleSport ; action de reprendre le ballon à un adversaire.
The defender made a successful tackle to regain possession of the ball.
Le défenseur a réussi un tacle pour reprendre la possession du ballon.
Additional translations
tackleFootball américain ; poste de ligne offensive ou défensive.
Synonyms
approach
strategy
solution
method
plan
tackleverb
tackled
Past Simple
tackled
Past Participle
tackling
Gerund
UK
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US
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plaquerSport ; faire tomber ou arrêter un adversaire par un plaquage.
The defender managed to tackle the striker just before he could score a goal.
Le défenseur a réussi à plaquer l’attaquant juste avant qu’il ne marque un but.
traiterPour une tâche, un dossier ou une situation.
He plans to tackle the project first thing in the morning.
Il prévoit de traiter le projet dès le matin.
s’attaquer àPour un problème, une difficulté ou un défi.
She decided to tackle the issue of climate change by organizing a community clean-up.
Elle a décidé de s’attaquer au problème du changement climatique en organisant un nettoyage communautaire.
Synonyms
grapple with
handle
approach
address
confront
deal with
take on
tackleadjective
UK
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US
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Used attributively in compounds such as "tackle box" or "tackle shop" meaning ‘relating to fishing tackle or equipment’.
de pêcheSe dit d’un magasin ou d’un matériel lié à la pêche.
The marina has a well-stocked tackle shop.
La marina a une boutique de pêche bien achalandée.

Definitions

tacklenoun
The equipment required for a task or sport, especially fishing.
He packed his fishing tackle before heading to the lake.
A player's attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as football.
The defender made a successful tackle to regain possession of the ball.
A mechanism consisting of ropes, pulleys, and hooks used for lifting or lowering heavy objects.
The workers used a tackle to hoist the heavy machinery onto the truck.
A position in American football on the offensive or defensive line.
He played as a defensive tackle for his college football team.
tackleverb
To confront or take on a challenge or problem.
She decided to tackle the issue of climate change by organizing a community clean-up.
To physically bring down an opponent in a sport, especially in football or rugby.
The defender managed to tackle the striker just before he could score a goal.
To deal with or handle a task or situation.
He plans to tackle the project first thing in the morning.
tackleadjective
Relating to or intended for fishing tackle or similar equipment.
The marina has a well-stocked tackle shop.
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