tackle
1tack·le
noun \ˈta-kəl, nautical often ˈtā-\Definition of TACKLE
1
: a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : gear <fishing tackle>
2
a : a ship's rigging b : an assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling
3
a : the act or an instance of tackling b (1) : either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end (2) : either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line
Examples of TACKLE
- a box for fishing tackle
- He made two tackles in the first half.
Origin of TACKLE
Middle English takel; akin to Middle Dutch takel ship's rigging
First Known Use: 13th century
Related to TACKLE
Synonyms: accoutrements (or accouterments), apparatus, gear, hardware, kit [chiefly British], material(s), matériel (or materiel), outfit, paraphernalia, stuff, equipment
Related Words: accessories, appurtenances, attachments, fittings; baggage, belongings, impedimenta; appliances, facilities, instruments, machinery, tools; apparel, attire, habiliments, raiment, trappings; armamentarium, armory, arsenal, battery; assets, resources
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