tackle
verb
- work in a focused manner
- to collide with, intentionally physically assault
- to deal with, set about doing something, get under control or subdue (often an opponent), attach or secure (by using tackle)
noun
- playing position in American and Canadian football
- act/process of dealing with or setting about doing something, getting under control or subduing (often an opponent), attaching or securing (by using tackle)
Wiktionary
Pronunciation: /ˈtækəl/ / [ˈtʰækɫ̩]
noun
Etymology: From Middle English takel (“gear, apparatus”), from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German takel (“ship's rigging”), perhaps related to Middle Dutch taken (“to grasp, seize”). Akin to Danish takkel (“tackle”), Swedish tackel (“tackle”). More at take.
- A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
- A block and tackle.
- Clothing.
- Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- Equipment, gear, gadgetry.
“2004 June 24–30, "Jeff Gordon Never Gets Tired Of Seeing Face On Cheap Plastic Crap", The Onion, available in Embedded in America, →ISBN, page 193, ... an illuminated license-plate frame bearing his likeness, signature, and yellow number 24. "That there's a real nice piece of tackle. ..."”
- A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
- A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
- Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
- An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
- The penis.
verb
Etymology: From Middle English takel (“gear, apparatus”), from Middle Dutch or Middle Low German takel (“ship's rigging”), perhaps related to Middle Dutch taken (“to grasp, seize”). Akin to Danish takkel (“tackle”), Swedish tackel (“tackle”). More at take.
- 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 them.
- To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
“The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.”
“Have you tackled them about paying for it?”
- To attempt to take away a ball.
- To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
- To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
“"Singing is the oldest, most effective and productive way to tackle girls," asserted the 37-year-old, affectionately known as Ah Guan at Tan Chang Ren Music Station.”
“It takes the form of a beautiful lady and tackles young and handsome men.”