Word Meaning

tackle definition and meaning

n. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.
n. Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
n. The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
n. To supply with tackle.
n. To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.
n. To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.
n. To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.

Crossword clues for tackle

- Alter yacht’s course with the French fishing equipment
- Bring down a footballer with fishing gear
- Confront (problem)
- Fishing gear
- Football maneuver
- Footballer’s challenge
- Rugby take-down