Looking for the meaning of the word TACKLING in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of TACKLING with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Tackle
Speech Type: Verb
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
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
In Word Games
Scramble Word Scores
Words with Friends
✅ Available
Score: 19
SOWPODS
✅ Available
Score: 15
OTCWL
✅ Available
Score: 15
