verb
- to deal with or attempt to solve a problem or difficult task
- to physically grab and bring down an opponent in sports
- to confront someone about something
Usage: sports
noun
- equipment used for a particular activity or sport
- the act of tackling an opponent in sports
- ropes and pulleys used on a ship
Usage: sports
Usage: nautical
Examples
- We need to tackle this math problem step by step.
- The linebacker tackled the running back at the five-yard line.
- I decided to tackle my boss about the unfair schedule.
- He bought new fishing tackle for the weekend trip.
- The tackle sent both players tumbling to the ground.
- The sailors adjusted the tackle to raise the heavy sail.
- She’s ready to tackle any challenge that comes her way.
- The football player made a perfect tackle near the sideline.