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Word: Tackle
Speech Type: Noun
Middle English (denoting equipment for a specific task): probably from Middle Low German takel, from taken ‘lay hold of’. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) described the provision and handling of a ship's equipment
ˈtakl
the equipment required for a task or sport
Short Definition:equipment required for task or sport
Examples:- fishing tackle
a mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting heavy objects.
Short Definition:mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks
an act of playing the ball, or attempting to do so, when it is in the possession of an opponent
Short Definition:act of playing ball, or attempting to do so, when it is in possession of opponent
Examples:- he was only prevented from scoring by a fine tackle
a player who lines up next to the end along the line of scrimmage.
Short Definition:player who lines up next to end along line of scrimmage
Word: Tackle
Speech Type: Verb
ˈtakl
make determined efforts to deal with (a problem or difficult task)
Short Definition:make determined efforts to deal with
Examples:- police have launched an initiative to tackle rising crime
try to take the ball from (an opponent) by intercepting them
Short Definition:try to take ball from opponent by intercepting them
Examples:- the first scoring chance came when Orrell tackled Webb
- he tackled well and covered expertly
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