tackle

UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/

Translations

tacklenoun
tackles
pl
UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/
He packed his fishing tackle for the trip.
Он упаковал свое рыболовное снаряжение для поездки.
The player made a successful tackle during the game.
Игрок успешно сделал захват во время игры.
tackleverb
tackled
Past Simple
tackled
Past Participle
tackling
Gerund
UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/
взяться за
She decided to tackle the project on her own.
Она решила взяться за проект самостоятельно.
We need to tackle this problem immediately.
Нам нужно немедленно решить эту проблему.
The player managed to tackle his opponent.
Игроку удалось схватить своего противника.
Additional translations
приниматься за
Synonyms
grapple with
deal with
take on
tackleadjective
UK
/ˈtæk.əl/
US
/ˈtæk.əl/
Used attributively in compounds such as "tackle box" or "tackle shop" meaning ‘relating to fishing tackle or equipment’.

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.