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tackle

[tak-uhl, tey-kuhl] / ˈtæk əl, ˈteɪ kəl /
NOUN
equipment for activity
Synonyms
STRONG
accouterment apparatus appliance gear goods habiliments hook impedimenta implements line machinery materiel outfit paraphernalia rig rigging tools trappings
VERB
make an effort
Synonyms
STRONGEST
begin deal with engage in take on try undertake work on
STRONG
accept attack attempt essay launch
WEAK
apply oneself bang away at come to grips with devote oneself to embark upon give a try give a whirl go for it make a run at pitch into set about square off start the ball rolling take a shot at take in hand take on try on for size turn one's hand to turn to
Antonyms
STRONGEST
abstain complete conclude end finish
STRONG
be lazy
WEAK
avoid dodge forget idle neglect
VERB
jump on and grab
Synonyms
STRONGEST
confront halt stop
STRONG
attack block catch challenge clutch down grapple grasp intercept nail sack seize smear take throw upset
WEAK
bring down bring to the ground put the freeze on take hold of throw down
Antonyms
STRONG
free give help hold let go liberate lose offer protect receive release
WEAK
avoid

Example Sentences

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Dick’s Bait and Tackle eventually became Dick’s Sporting Goods, and the brand’s namesake sold the company to his children.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 14, 2026

Tackle Kobie Turner had two sacks, edge rusher Byron Young and rotational tackle Neville Gallimore each had 1½, end Desjuan Johnson had one and lineman Braden Fiske and linebacker Michael Hoecht shared a sack.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 14, 2025

In emails seen by the BBC, Jamie and his partner’s signatures featured graphics that said Access Workshops donates a percentage of “overall profits” to organisations such as Tackle HIV.

From BBC • Nov. 3, 2024

Tackle evasion rate is another great marker for attacking style and success.

From BBC • Mar. 19, 2024

Tackle and Lure—The black bass will take any lure from the artificial fly to the plebeian angleworm.

From Game Birds and Game Fishes of the Pacific Coast by Payne, Harry Thom

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