OXFORD 9000
📚 noun • entry_id 21724

tackle

/ˈtækəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
aparejo • equipo • jarcia
Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
entrada
A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
placaje • tacleada
A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
Word forms
📚 verb • entry_id 21725

tackle

/ˈtækəl/
Meanings (ES + gloss)
placar
To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into them.
abordar • acometer • afrontar • atajar • emprender
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
The work on Bridge 22, over Hemming Street, is being tackled first; it was started in January and should be finished by Whitsun.
entrar • placar • taclear
To attempt to take away a ball.
placar • taclear
To bring a ball carrier to the ground.