Tackle: meaning, definitions and examples
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tackle
[ ˈtækəl ]
American football
A method of bringing an opposing player to the ground, typically by seizing them and knocking them down.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The linebacker executed a perfect tackle on the running back.
- He made a crucial tackle to prevent a touchdown.
Fishing
A piece of equipment consisting of a hook attached to a length of line, used for catching fish.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- He caught a big fish with his tackle.
- Make sure you have the right tackle for deep-sea fishing.
Translations
Translations of the word "tackle" in other languages:
🇵🇹 enfrentar
- abordar
- derrubar (no futebol)
🇮🇳 निपटना
- संभालना
- टैकल करना (फुटबॉल में)
🇩🇪 angehen
- bewältigen
- tackeln (im Fußball)
🇮🇩 menangani
- mengatasi
- menangkap (dalam sepak bola)
🇺🇦 вирішувати
- долати
- обробляти
- атакувати (у футболі)
🇵🇱 zmierzyć się z
- rozwiązać
- atakować (w piłce nożnej)
🇯🇵 対処する
- 取り組む
- タックルする (サッカーで)
🇫🇷 s'attaquer à
- aborder
- plaquer (au football)
🇪🇸 abordar
- enfrentar
- taclear (en el fútbol)
🇹🇷 ele almak
- başa çıkmak
- müdahale etmek (futbolda)
🇰🇷 다루다
- 해결하다
- 태클하다 (축구에서)
🇸🇦 التعامل مع
- معالجة
- التصدي (في كرة القدم)
🇨🇿 řešit
- zvládnout
- skládat (ve fotbale)
🇸🇰 riešiť
- zvládnuť
- skladať (vo futbale)
🇨🇳 处理
- 应对
- 铲球 (足球中)
🇸🇮 spoprijeti se s
- obravnavati
- obvladovati (v nogometu)
🇮🇸 takast á við
- leysa
- tækla (í fótbolta)
🇰🇿 шешу
- еңсеру
- шабуылдау (футболда)
🇬🇪 გამკლავება
- გადაჭრა
- ტაკლი (ფეხბურთში)
🇦🇿 həll etmək
- öhdəsindən gəlmək
- top qapmaq (futbolda)
🇲🇽 abordar
- enfrentar
- taclear (en el fútbol)
Word origin
The word 'tackle' originated in Middle English, and it originally meant 'to seize or capture'. Over time, it evolved to encompass various meanings related to grappling, handling, or dealing with something. In American football, 'tackle' specifically refers to a defensive move to bring down an opponent. In fishing, 'tackle' refers to the equipment used to catch fish. The verb form of 'tackle' is commonly used to describe taking on challenges or problems with determination.