tackle

US /ˈtæk.əl/
UK /ˈtæk.əl/
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1.

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

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The government is trying to tackle inflation.
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We need to tackle this issue head-on.
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addressdeal withhandlemanageattend to
2.

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

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He made a clean tackle to win back possession.
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The defender's late tackle resulted in a penalty.
1.

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

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The sailors used a block and tackle to lift the heavy sail.
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Fishing tackle includes rods, reels, and lines.
2.

(in American football) an offensive or defensive lineman

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The left tackle protected the quarterback.
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He played as a defensive tackle for the team.
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defensive tackleoffensive tacklenose tackle