noun, verb ·2 syllables ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   plural of tackle form-of, plural

   "The fisherman made sure all of his tackles were in his tacklebox."

Verb

1. 1
   third-person singular simple present indicative of tackle form-of, indicative, present, singular, third-person

   "That executive tackles problems right when they start."

Synonyms

All synonyms

harnessriggingundertakeacceptaccoutermentsamateur athlete

Example

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"This TV show tackles issues of teenage pregnancy and homosexuality."

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