tackle

US /ˈtæk.əl/
UK /ˈtæk.əl/
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1.

angehen, bekämpfen

make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)

:
The government is trying to tackle inflation.
Die Regierung versucht, die Inflation zu bekämpfen.
We need to tackle this issue head-on.
Wir müssen dieses Problem direkt angehen.
2.

Tackle, Angriff

(in football or hockey) an act of challenging an opponent and taking the ball or puck away from them

:
He made a clean tackle to win back possession.
Er machte ein sauberes Tackle, um den Ballbesitz zurückzugewinnen.
The defender's late tackle resulted in a penalty.
Das späte Tackle des Verteidigers führte zu einem Elfmeter.
1.

Takelage, Gerät

equipment consisting of ropes and pulleys used to hoist or lower things

:
The sailors used a block and tackle to lift the heavy sail.
Die Seeleute benutzten einen Flaschenzug und Takelage, um das schwere Segel zu heben.
Fishing tackle includes rods, reels, and lines.
Angelgerät umfasst Ruten, Rollen und Schnüre.
2.

Tackle, Lineman

(in American football) an offensive or defensive lineman

:
The left tackle protected the quarterback.
Der linke Tackle schützte den Quarterback.
He played as a defensive tackle for the team.
Er spielte als defensiver Tackle für das Team.