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- pronunciation:
- tae
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- parts of speech:
- noun, transitive verb, intransitive verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
equipment or gear used in a sport or hobby such as fishing.
- synonyms:
- rig
- similar words:
- accouterments, appointments, equipment, furnishings, gear, outfit, paraphernalia
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| definition 2: |
a rope and pulley or system of pulleys, used to increase efficiency in lifting or moving weights.
- synonyms:
- block and tackle
- similar words:
- crane, hoist, pulley, winch
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| definition 3: |
the act of seizing and throwing a person down.
He made a great tackle to stop the other team's player from scoring a touchdown.- similar words:
- knockdown
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| definition 4: |
in football, a player stationed one position inward from either end of the offensive or defensive line.
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| related words: |
kit, lift, paraphernalia, tack, wrestle |
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| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
tackles, tackling, tackled |
| definition 1: |
to seize and throw a person to the ground, as in football.
The police officer tackled the suspect as he tried to make his escape.- similar words:
- blindside, fell
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| definition 2: |
to try to master or solve (something difficult).
- similar words:
- attack, attempt, undertake, venture
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| related words: |
address, meet, try, wrestle |
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| part of speech: |
intransitive verb |
| definition: |
in football, to knock or throw down a member of the opposing team who is carrying the ball.
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| derivation: |
tackler (n.) |
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