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I . tack·le [ˈtækl̩] N no pl

1. tackle (gear):

tackle
oprema f
tackle NAUT
fishing tackle

2. tackle (lifting device):

tackle
vitel m
block and tackle

3. tackle SPORTS:

tackle

4. tackle Brit sl (genitals):

tackle

II . tack·le [ˈtækl̩] VB trans

1. tackle problem:

tackle (deal with)
tackle (deal with)
tackle (manage)
to tackle sb [about sth]

2. tackle SPORTS:

to tackle sb

ˈfish·ing-tack·le N no pl

Usage examples with tackle

fishing tackle
block and tackle

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English
We want identified funding to tackle climate change mitigation.
www.europarl.europa.eu
Block and tackle was affixed to the tree and the cabling was run.
en.wikipedia.org
He began as a quarterback, but quickly moved over to offensive tackle where he was a four-year starter.
en.wikipedia.org
He asked the council to consider flushing rat poison through the sewerage system to tackle the problem.
www.independent.ie
He has in the last few months converted his cafe into a fishing tackle shop.
www.dailymail.co.uk
They are elected to tackle sexism and help the campaign in general.
en.wikipedia.org
We've had crickets for feeding snakes and worms for fishing tackle, which is rotten after a few days.
www.irishexaminer.com
Besides the mechanical advantage to pulling, it also uses only part of the total length of the rope for the block and tackle arrangement.
en.wikipedia.org
Are we on track to fulfill our commitments to reduce carbon pollution and tackle climate disruption, or destined to fall short?
www.theglobeandmail.com
The other ends were pushed on by means of block and tackle attached to the hull and overhead beams and hauled on by sailors.
en.wikipedia.org

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