tackle

B1 · Intermediate Sports

v. to try to take the ball away from another player or knock them down in a game.

v. to intercept an opponent in a contact sport to seize the ball or halt their progress.

“The defender managed to tackle the striker just before he could shoot.”

“He was penalized for an illegal slide tackle that caught the opponent's ankle instead of the ball.”

B1 · Intermediate Countable noun Sports

n. an act of trying to take the ball or stop a player in sports.

n. the act of physically challenging or stopping an opponent in sports like football or rugby.

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“That was a great tackle that saved the team from losing a goal.”

“The referee reviewed the replay to determine if the tackle was made with excessive force.”

C1 · Advanced Uncountable noun Cooking Technical

n. the tools and equipment used for fishing, like rods, hooks, and lines.

n. the collective equipment used in angling, including rods, reels, and lures.

“He spent the morning cleaning his fishing tackle before the trip to the lake.”

“The shop specializes in high-end fly-fishing tackle, catering to serious enthusiasts who travel internationally for the sport.”

C2 · Proficiency Uncountable noun Science Technical

n. a system of ropes and wheels used for lifting heavy objects.

n. an assembly of ropes and blocks used to gain a mechanical advantage for lifting or pulling.

“The sailors used a block and tackle to lift the heavy sail into place.”

“The construction crew rigged a complex tackle to hoist the generator onto the roof of the building.”