# tackling

Pronunciation: say "TAK-ling" /ˈtæklɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle of tackle. — present participle and gerund of tackle
   - Simple: Present participle of tackle. Use this form for an action happening right now.
   - _The committee is tackling rising costs across the district._
   - _Tackling the backlog took most of the afternoon._

## Noun

2. The act or process of dealing with a problem, task, or difficult situation.
   - Simple: The work of dealing with a problem or hard job.
   - _The tackling of the budget shortfall fell to the new manager._
   - _Effective tackling of the crisis required input from every department._
3. The system of ropes, pulleys, and rigging used to operate a sailing vessel.
   - Simple: The ropes, pulleys, and rigging used to work a ship.
   - _The old ship's tackling needed replacing after years at sea._
   - _The crew inspected the tackling each morning to be sure the sails would hold._
4. The harness and gear used to hitch a horse for pulling a carriage.
   - Simple: The straps and gear that connect a horse to a carriage.
   - _She oiled the tackling so the carriage horse would be comfortable on the long ride._
   - _The tackling slipped, and the carriage came loose on the steep hill._

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