tackle

Meanings

• noun

  Equipment used to catch fish or to tackle a problem

  - "Anglers use different types of tackle for various fish species."
  - "The tackle box contained all the necessary equipment for a day of fishing."

• verb

  To deal with or manage a problem or situation

  - "We need to tackle the issue of climate change before it's too late."
  - "The team managed to tackle the opposition's aggressive play and came out victorious."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈtækəl/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with tackle
hackle , rattle , mackle , wattle

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Variants

List of all variants of tackle that leads to same result
tackle , tackles , tackled , tackler , tacklers , tackling , block and tackle , block and tackles , gang-tackle , gang-tackled , gang-tackles , gang-tackling , nose tackle , nose tackles

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Forms

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tackles, tackled, tackling

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Etymology

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Old English 'taclan' meaning 'equipment, tool, or implement'

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Trivia

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1. The first fishing tackle was a simple spear or hook made from bone or sharpened stone.

2. The largest recorded fish caught using tackle weighed over 1,500 pounds.

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Related Concepts

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1. Fishing: Tackle is essential equipment for fishing, which is a popular recreational and commercial activity.

2. Problem-solving: Tackling a problem means dealing with it effectively and finding a solution.

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Culture

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In fishing, tackle refers to the equipment used to catch fish. It includes hooks, lines, sinkers, floats, and other accessories. In a broader sense, tackle can also mean to deal with or manage a problem or situation.

How to Memorize "tackle"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a fisherman holding a rod with a line and a hook. Visualize the equipment in a tackle box.
   - Visualize yourself dealing with a problem and finding a solution.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'tackle' with 'equipment' or 'tool'.
   - Associate the word 'tackle' with 'solving a problem'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'TACKLE' to remember the definitions: Tackle = Tools And Catching Knowledgeable Equipment.
   - Create a sentence using the word 'tackle' in each definition's context.

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