nounπShareA device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook."The construction crew used a system of tackles to lift the heavy steel beam into place. "deviceutensilnauticalsailingtechnologymachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA block and tackle."The construction workers used several tackles to lift the heavy steel beams into place. "technicalmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareEquipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling."My dad keeps all his fishing tackles in a large green box. "sportfishutensilitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShare(by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry."The camping trip needed a lot of tackles: a tent, sleeping bags, cooking equipment, and a first-aid kit. "itemtechnologyutensilmachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football."The soccer player made two impressive tackles during the game to win back possession of the ball. "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground."The linebacker made three impressive tackles during the football game. "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAny instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground."The football player made two impressive tackles during the game, stopping the other team from scoring. "sportactiongameChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareAn offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.""The team needed strong tackles to protect their quarterback from being hit." "sportpositionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.""The coach praised the defensive tackles for their strong performance in stopping the run." "sportpositionpersonChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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 him or her."The football player tackles the other player to stop him from running. "sportactionmilitaryChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down."The student tackled the difficult math problem, trying to find the solution. "actionachievementChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo attempt to take away a ball."The soccer player tackles the opponent to get the ball. "sportactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo bring a ball carrier to the ground."The football player tackles the running back to stop him from scoring. "sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in."He nervously tackles her at the coffee shop, hoping to get her number. "communicationactionentertainmentsexhumansocietyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
