tackling

SayTAK-ling/ˈtæklɪŋ/

4 meanings of tackling

1
verb
Present participle of tackle. Use this form for an action happening right now.
The workers are tackling the broken pipe today.
She is tackling her homework right after dinner.
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2
noununcountable
The work of dealing with a problem or hard job.
Like rolling up your sleeves to clean up a big mess.
The tackling of the messy garage took the whole weekend.
Her quick tackling of the leak stopped the flooding.
Similarhandling
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3
noununcountable
The ropes, pulleys, and rigging used to work a ship.
Like the ropes that raise and lower a flag on a tall pole.
The sailors checked the tackling before the storm hit.
Worn tackling can snap under heavy wind.
Similarrigging, tackle
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4
noununcountable
The straps and gear that connect a horse to a carriage.
Like the straps and buckles that hold a heavy backpack onto your shoulders.
The groom fixed the tackling before hitching the horse.
Old leather tackling can crack and break apart.
Similarharness, tack

tackling is a form of tackle

tackle, verb: To start dealing with a hard problem or job and try to solve it. Full entry

Forms: tackletackles he/she/ittackling -ing formtackled past tense, past participle
Spelling: tackle → tackling: drop the e, add -ing

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