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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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They could try to draft a wide receiver or defensive tackle, but their options might be limited.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

Sponsoring OPCs is a new, cheap way to tackle high youth unemployment in China -- where one in six people between the ages of 16 and 24 are jobless.

From Barron's • Apr. 22, 2026

Cleveland Browns: Monroe Freeling, OT, Georgia — Thanks to a trade with Jacksonville, the Browns have the draft capital to take a left tackle here.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 22, 2026

In response to a law change, one Chilean company is now moving to tackle the problem.

From BBC • Apr. 19, 2026

The block and tackle parted under the strain, sending the ferret and the rats on the level shooting down into the ditch.

From "Redwall" by Brian Jacques

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