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Tackle

/ˈtækəl/

A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.

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📖 Definitions of "Tackle"

noun

1
A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
2
A block and tackle.
3
Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
4
(by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.

verb

1
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.
2
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
"The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."
3
To attempt to take away a ball.
4
To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

🔄 Synonyms of "Tackle"

5 synonyms found via WordNet and Google Books.

Word	Definition
undertakeverb	(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
take onverb	To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
riggingnoun	Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
fishing tackle	the equipment used by anglers when fishing.
fishing gearnoun	gear used in fishing

💡 Words with a Similar Meaning to "Tackle"

Found via reverse dictionary — words that share a conceptual meaning.

Word	Definition
riggingnoun	Dress; tackle; especially (nautical), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
undertakeverb	(transitive) To take upon oneself; to start, to embark on (a specific task etc.).
take onverb	To obtain the services of (a person) in exchange for remuneration; to give someone a job.
fishing gearnoun	gear used in fishing
fishing tackle	the equipment used by anglers when fishing.
bridgenoun	A construction or natural feature that spans a divide.
curbnoun	(transitive) To check, restrain or control.
broachverb	(transitive, figuratively) To begin discussion about (something).
targetnoun	A goal or objective.
embarkverb	To start, begin.
toolingnoun	The provision of tools for an industrial process or for software development.
rignoun	(nautical) The rigging of a sailing ship or other such craft.
luffnoun	(nautical) The act of sailing a ship close to the wind.
gearnoun	(uncountable) Equipment or paraphernalia, especially that used for an athletic endeavor.
coververb	A lid.
fixverb	(transitive) To attach; to affix; to hold in place or at a particular time.
grappleverb	(figuratively, with with) To ponder and intensely evaluate a problem; to struggle to deal with.
shouldernoun	The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.
handleverb	The part of an object which is (designed to be) held in the hand when used or moved.
risenoun	(intransitive) To move, or appear to move, physically upwards relative to the ground.