Word Finder - tackle

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A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.

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A block and tackle.

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Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.

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(by extension) equipment, gear, gadgetry.

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A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

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A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.

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Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.

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An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.

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A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.

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A man's genitalia.

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To 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.

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To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

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The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.

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To attempt to take away a ball.

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To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

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To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

He launched himself at the man, only to have four guards tackle him.

Josh didn't walk away because he was afraid to tackle Alex.

The whole combination conslitutes a tackle or purchase.

While I hadn't formulated in my mind how to tackle the problem, I resolved to attack it one on one and keep animosity at bay.

A worm-gear tackle of this description is shown in fig.

Yes, money was a problem and she hadn't any idea how to tackle the matter.

But the five phenomena I chose to tackle in this book are among the great blights on humanity that I believe the Internet and technology will help solve.

We tackle our work; professionally and without rancor to one another in spite of a pall of indecision that oft times seeps in like a chill from a leaky window frame.

There was very little she wouldn't tackle – including things she shouldn't.

The Eskimo lifted his weighted boat with sheer-legs made of two paddles; he also had a tackle without sheaves, formed by reaving a greased thong through slits cut in the hide of a walrus.

It was here Donald Ryland planned to tackle a mixed rock and ice climb innocuously called Rosebud.

The chief industries of Grimsby are shipbuilding, brewing, tanning, manufactures of ship tackle, ropes, ice for preserving fish, turnery, flour, linseed cake, artificial manure; and there are saw mills, bone and corn mills, and creosote works.

On farms of moderate size it is usual to hire steam tackle as required, the outlay involved in the purchase of a set being justifiable only in the case of estates or of very big farms where, when not engaged in ploughing, or in cultivating, or in other work upon the land, the steam-engine may be employed in threshing, chaff-cutting, sawing and many similar operations which require power.

As a rule each crew jointly owns its boat and tackle.

Are you ready to tackle the task of getting your clothing storage system in order?

While Martha and Betsy, buoyed by our recent success, were eager to tackle the case, Quinn, not surprisingly, and yours truly to a lesser extent, were hesitant.

In some cases hauling tackle is used, in others power is applied by levers and ratchets to the rollers on which the girders travel.

These approaches tackle absenteeism by seeking to reduce the number of absences.

In every house there should be one or more people ready to tackle a firebomb.

I really enjoy casting a lure on light tackle.

The habits of consumers vary because a few core holiday drivers have significant influence on how you tackle holiday shopping.

Fishing tackle boxes are generally inexpensive and contain compartments of various sizes.

Perhaps the most difficult music to play, most people need to study for years before they are ready to tackle these arrangements.

The next time you’re about to make an appointment for an expensive and time-consuming professional peel to tackle your skin issues, give this at-home treatment a try.

Other special features include four way mesh ventilation under the arms and direct embroidery tackle and twill applique logos.

You can choose to have free team names and numbers sewn onto the uniforms in up to two colors of tackle twill.

The future would undoubtedly throw more obstacles in their path, but they would tackle them as a family now.

There was very little she wouldn't tackle – including things she shouldn't.

Finding the skilled manpower to tackle the task is a very real issue.

What's needed is a raft of co-ordinated measures to tackle this modern menace.

Questions b and c are deliberately open-ended to see how pupils tackle the problems.

This toolkit has been designed to provide a starting point for developing a local strategy to tackle overweight and obesity.

Tackle racism A school and its surrounding area need to be a safe place for refugee parents and pupils to come.

Make sure that the towpath is easily passable by keeping your fishing tackle tidy.

Postal customers can also pay by check or postal order made pay by check or postal order made payable to Carlsons Fishing Tackle (UK customers only ).

Millions of people wore a white wristband this time last year to show their support for action to tackle global poverty.

The hotel provides maps for walking, fishing tackle, zodiac boats, sauna, terraces for sunning.

There are also pre-stain sprays made especially for baby, and many of these work wonders on spit-up stains, food spills, and other hard to tackle spots on your little ones clothing.

Once that's out of the way, it's time to tackle the wording for your invites.

Analysis-While many people might believe that comics are shallow and basically empty of meaningful content, today's comic strips often tackle moral and ethical issues.

A child can begin with the series at a young age and work his way through all of the books as he completes elementary grade levels, enjoying the stories of Jack and Annie as they tackle new adventures through different eras.

There are plenty of websites that can help you tackle the various legal issues involved in divorce.

In the end, good coping skills will make you stronger than ever and ready to tackle a brand new life as an independent and capable person.

Results are mixed on St. John's Wort's ability to tackle anxiety disorders.

Obviously, being a struggling writer, there's a limit to how many of those I can tackle in one year - especially this year.

If your chimney hasn't been cleaned in several years, hire a chimneysweep to tackle the problem.

Once you've decided on a wall color, you may want to tackle the job of painting your kitchen cabinets.

Decide if you will tackle this project yourself or if you need to hire a contractor and plumber.

Now that you've made the bedding, drapery and rug selections, you're ready to tackle the furniture design.

Whereas a real tin ceiling can go up in panels or sheets and should be adhered by a professional, you can tackle the installation of faux tin yourself.