ˈtækl n. & v. --n. 1
equipment for a
task or
sport (fishing-tackle). 2 a
mechanism,
esp. of ropes, pulley-blocks, hooks,
etc., for lifting weights,
managing sails, etc. (block
and tackle). 3 a
windlass with its ropes and hooks. 4 an
act of tackling in
football etc. 5 Amer. Football a
the position next to the
end of the
forward line. b the
player in
this position. --v.tr. 1
try to deal with (a
problem or difficulty). 2
grapple with or try to
overcome (an opponent). 3
enter into discussion with. 4
obstruct,
intercept, or
seize and
stop (a player
running with the ball). 5
secure by
means of tackle. øtackle-block a
pulley over which a
rope runs. tackle-fall a rope for applying force to the blocks of a tackle. øøtackler n. tackling n. [ME, prob. f. MLG takel f. taken lay hold of]