Definitions
There are 8 meanings of the word
Tackle.
How to pronounce tackle:
US
Tackle - as a noun
The person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
Example: "The right tackle is a straight a student"
(american football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
Example: "It takes a big man to play tackle"
(american football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Tackle - as a verb
Accept as a challenge
Example: "I'll tackle this difficult task"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
take onundertakeHypernyms (Closely Related)
confrontfaceface upHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Put a harness
Example: "Harness the horse"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
harnessHypernyms (Closely Related)
attachHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Example Sentences
"Football players wear protective gear when making a tackle."
"The fisherman caught a large salmon with his tackle."
"She organized her tackle box with fishing hooks and weights."
"The mountain climbers carefully packed their tackle for the expedition."
"He needed a new tackle for his fishing rod."
Word Game Points
Is TACKLE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, tackle is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
TACKLE has a SCRABBLE points total of 12.
Is TACKLE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, tackle is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordTACKLE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is TACKLE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, tackle is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordTACKLE has a WORDFEUD points total of 13.
