Tackle

Meaning

Noun

●

A

for

an

and an

means of

it, as a

and hook.

●

A

and tackle.

●

In Nautical:

Clothing.

●

In Fishing:

Equipment (rod,

,

,

, etc.) used when angling.

●

Equipment,

, gadgetry.

●

In Sports:

A

where a

to

over the

from an

,

or football.

●

In Football (American) & Rugby:

A

where a

the

to the ground.

●

Any

person

another and

them to the ground.

●

In Football (American):

An

between a

and an end:

offensive tackle

; a person

that

.

●

In Football (American):

A

between two

:

defensive tackle

; a person

that

.

●

A man's genitalia.

Verb

●

To

a person to the

with the

body, usually by

or

into them.

●

To

or

,

to

or

down.

●

In Sports:

To

to

a ball.

●

In Football (American) & Rugby:

To

a

to the ground.

●

In Singapore English:

To "

" or

a person

is

in.

Sourced from

Origin

tackle

English

takel

Middle English (1100-1500)

Sourced from

Related

More

Rhymes

Join 10 million students and professionals writing 70% faster at QuillBot.com

Start writing better