Tackel vs. Tackle — What's the Difference?
Edited by Tayyaba Rehman — By Fiza Rafique — Published on October 14, 2023
"Tackel" is a misspelling. The correct spelling is "Tackle," which refers to engaging with a task or physically confronting someone or something.
Which is correct: Tackel or Tackle
How to spell Tackle?
Tackel
Incorrect Spelling
Tackle
Correct Spelling
Difference Between Tackel and Tackle
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Key Differences
Associate with football where you "tackle" players.
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Remember "tackle" rhymes with "hack-le", not "hack-el."
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Visualize fishing "tackle" to aid in spelling.
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Think of "tack" + "le" = Tackle.
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Consider the word "tack" with an added “le.”
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Definitions
Tackle
The act of physically confronting in sports.
That was an impressive tackle in the football game.
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Tackle
To deal with something in a determined manner.
He tackled the homework with great enthusiasm.
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Tackle
The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.
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Tackle
(often tākəl) Nautical A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
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Tackle
The act of stopping an opposing player carrying the ball, especially by forcing the opponent to the ground, as in football or rugby.
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Tackle
The act of obstructing a player in order to cause loss of possession of the ball, as in soccer.
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Tackle
One of two offensive linemen positioned between the guard and the end on either side of the ball.
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Tackle
To stop (an opponent carrying the ball), especially by forcing the opponent to the ground.
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Tackle
To obstruct (a player with the ball) in order to cause loss of possession of the ball.
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Tackle
A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
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Tackle
A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
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Tackle
(countable) Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
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Tackle
(American football) An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
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Tackle
(American football) A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
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Tackle
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.
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Tackle
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
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Tackle
Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block, in which case the full appratus is referred to as a block and tackle.
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Tackle
Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
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Tackle
The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
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Tackle
One of two linemen on a football team, occupying a position between the guard and an end; also, the position played by such a tackle.
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Tackle
To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.
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Tackle
To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.
The greatest poetess of our day has wasted her time and strength in tackling windmills under conditions the most fitted to insure her defeat.
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Tackle
To cause the ball carrier to fall to the ground, thus ending the forward motion of the ball and the play.
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Tackle
The person who plays that position on a football team;
The right tackle is a straight A student
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Tackle
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
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Tackle
Equipment used for specific purposes, especially in fishing.
He brought all his fishing tackle.
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Tackle
To confront or take on a challenge or task.
She decided to tackle the issue head-on.
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Tackle
A mechanism consisting of ropes, pulley blocks, hooks, or other things for lifting objects.
The workers used a tackle to lift the heavy equipment.
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FAQs
Why is it called Tackle?
Derived from Middle English "takel", it originally referred to rigging and equipment on ships.
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Which conjunction is used with Tackle?
No specific conjunction is tied to "Tackle."
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Which article is used with Tackle?
"The" or "a" depending on context, e.g., "the tackle was strong" or "a tackle box."
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Is Tackle a negative or positive word?
Neutral; context determines its connotation.
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Is the word “Tackle” a Direct object or an Indirect object?
It can be a direct object, e.g., "She made a tackle."
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How is Tackle used in a sentence?
"She decided to tackle the problem immediately to find a solution."
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Is the Tackle term a metaphor?
It can be used metaphorically, e.g., "tackle an issue."
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Fiza RafiqueFiza Rafique is a skilled content editor at AskDifference.com, where she meticulously refines and enhances written pieces. Drawing from her vast editorial expertise, Fiza ensures clarity, accuracy, and precision in every article. Passionate about language, she continually seeks to elevate the quality of content for readers worldwide.
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Tayyaba RehmanTayyaba Rehman is a distinguished writer, currently serving as a primary contributor to askdifference.com. As a researcher in semantics and etymology, Tayyaba's passion for the complexity of languages and their distinctions has found a perfect home on the platform. Tayyaba delves into the intricacies of language, distinguishing between commonly confused words and phrases, thereby providing clarity for readers worldwide.
