tackle
noun/ˈtækl/
Слово англійською: tackle
Переклад tackle українською: снасті, інструмент, приладдя, упряж
Детальний опис
- [countable] an act of trying to take the ball from an opponent in football (soccer), hockey, etc.; an act of knocking somebody to the ground, for example in rugby or American football
- He was booked for a late tackle on Torres.
- He brought the burglar down with a flying tackle.
- [countable] (North American English) (in American football ) a player whose job is to stop opponents by knocking them to the ground see also nose tackle
- [uncountable] the equipment used to do a particular sport or activity, especially fishing
- He owns a gun and tackle shop in the village.
- We'll need some ropes and climbing tackle.
- [uncountable] (British English, slang) a man’s sexual organs see also wedding tackle
Word OriginMiddle English (denoting equipment for a specific task): probably from Middle Low German takel, from taken ‘lay hold of’. Early senses of the verb (late Middle English) described the provision and handling of a ship's equipment.