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TACKLING Synonyms

There are 8 synonyms of the word tackling. (exact relations)
There are 11 hypernyms of the word tackling. (close relations)
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harness
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a support consisting of an arrangement of straps for holding something to the body (especially one supporting a person suspended from a parachute)

• stable gear consisting of an arrangement of leather straps fitted to a draft animal so that it can be attached to and pull a cart

verb

• put a harness

• exploit the power of

• control and direct with or as if by reins

• keep in check

rig
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gear (including necessary machinery) for a particular enterprise

• a truck consisting of a tractor and trailer together

• formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

• a set of clothing (with accessories)

• gear used in fishing

• a vehicle with wheels drawn by one or more horses

• the act of swindling by some fraudulent scheme

verb

• arrange the outcome of by means of deceit

• manipulate in a fraudulent manner

• connect or secure to

• equip with sails or masts

rigging
verb, nounv, n
noun

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

undertake
verbv
verb

• enter upon an activity or enterprise

• accept as a challenge

• promise to do or accomplish

• enter into a contractual arrangement

• accept as a charge

fishing gear
noun, adjectiven, adj
noun

• gear used in fishing

fishing rig
nounn
noun

• gear used in fishing

fishing tackle
nounn
noun

• gear used in fishing

take on
verbv
verb

• take on a certain form, attribute, or aspect

• take on titles, offices, duties, responsibilities

• accept as a challenge

• admit into a group or community

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

Best Hypernyms For TACKLING

Here is a list of related hypernyms for tackling, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
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Phrases (2)
face upfootball play

Alternatives for HARNESS

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