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    [Noun]  | "tack*le" | \ ˈta-kəl \


    1: a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : gear

    2: a ship's rigging

    3: an assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling


    Origin: 13th century ;

     Middle English takel; akin to Middle Dutch takel ship's rigging;

    [Noun]  | "block and tackle" 


    1: pulley blocks with associated rope or cable for hoisting or hauling


    Origin: 1717 ;

    [Noun]  | "nose tackle" 


    1: noseguard


    Origin: 1975 ;

    [Verb]  | "tackle" 


    1: to seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing

    2: to seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football

    3: to set about dealing with


    Origin: 1600 ;

    [Verb]  | "gang-tackle" | \ ˈgaŋ-ˌta-kəl \


    1: to bring down (a ballcarrier in football) with several tacklers


    Origin: 1938 ;

    [Noun]  | "tackle" 


    1: items needed for the performance of a task or activity;


      * e.g., " ... grabbed my fishing tackle and headed out early one morning "



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    [Verb]  | "tackle" 


    1: to start work on energetically;


      * e.g., " ... once I clean the kitchen, I think I'll tackle the bathroom "



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     [ "tackle" ]

    1: To knock someone down by force. You run at them and fall into them. Happens a lot in football.

      * e.g.,  ... The Patriots defensive line tackled him so hard, his helmet broke! 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: UK slang: Men's genitals, just like meat and two veg, often uttered with the word 'wedding', hence 'wedding tackle'. 'Man Tackle' is also in use, but not as common.

      * e.g.,  ... On his wedding night, Jonny produced his man-tackle and told his wife to get to work... 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: v. Lame-ass consultant speak typically used by Accenture and Deloitte employees, meaning "to handle" something.

      * e.g.,  ... "After meeting with Bob, both he and I agreed that we need to tackle the requirements gathering as soon as possible." 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: Slang term for cocaine, a potent narcotic illegal in most of the world.

      * e.g.,  ... John is sleeping because we were fucked up all night from doing too much tackle. 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: Systematically picking the most intoxicated drunk female in the bar and attempting to have intercourse with with her. With or without her consent.

      * e.g.,  ... Ed went to the club to "tackle" drunk bitches. 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: A guy's dick that has been shown to many people.

      * e.g.,  ... Girl one: Did you hear about the tackle insident? 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: to hit on or pursue a person (male or female) that one is interested in

      * e.g.,  ... He finally had the guts to tackle the girl that he had a crush on. 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: equipment used for the preparation and injection of chemicals into ones body. (spoons, cotton, syrings etc.)

      * e.g.,  ... one addict says to another: "i just scored some dope" The other addict responds: "ok, let me swing by and pick up my tackle; ill be over in a second. 

     [ "tackle" ]

    1: A physical struggle at close quarters,usually in such a case where someone in authority wins to punish his/her subordinate.

      * e.g.,  ... "Uriah,give me back my medal immediately,or else you and I are going to have a tackle!" warned Brock. 

     [ "The Tackle" ]

    1: Sometimes known as the "Immaculate Redemption" or "The Tackle II" (the 2000 superbowl had the first one). Happened in the 2005 AFC Divisional Round Playoff game when after the Bus, Jerome Bettis, fumbled the ball at the goal line, Nick Harper recovered the ball and headed full speed towards the endzone to score, ending the Steelers season. However, at the last moment, in a quick jolt, Ben Roethlisberger grabbed Harper by his feet, tackling him, and ending the 14-2 Colts season. Pittsburgh would go on to win Super Bowl XL.

      * e.g.,  ... Forget about the Immaculate Reception, the Tackle is what everybody is going to be talking about from here on out. 

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