tackle
12 points
English
6 letters
Common
Commonness #8,272
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
verb
accept as a challenge
noun
the person who plays that position on a football team
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/tˈækʌl/ · 2 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural tackles
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
gear used in fishing
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
put a harness
accept as a challenge
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
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