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'tackle' in a sentence

Learn how to use 'tackle' with 5 example sentences.


tackle noun

: the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

: gear used in fishing

: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards

: (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

tackle verb

: accept as a challenge

: put a harness

: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball


  • This TV show tackles issues of teenage pregnancy and homosexuality.
  • To begin with, we must tackle the problem.
  • Let's tackle the second question first.
  • This is my tackle box.
  • I tackled him on the problem.
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