tackling

[ tak-ling ]

noun

, Archaic.

1. equipment; tackle.

Other Words From

• un·tackling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tackling¹

late Middle English word dating back to 1375–1425; tackle, -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The discovery was announced at the same time as the UN climate talks COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan that are trying to make progress in tackling climate change.

From BBC

"The football industry has not gone far enough in tackling these issues, despite many opportunities to do so. That is why we are bringing forward this bill."

From BBC

They believe that tackling contrails could achieve a major win for the climate, at a fraction of the cost.

From BBC

The actor is tackling his dream role at La Mirada Theatre for the Performing Arts, the rare regional theater that’s municipally owned and operated.

From Los Angeles Times

He was the head of the National Financial Investigation Agency, and worked on tackling crimes such as money laundering.

From BBC

Related Words

• conflict
• intervention
• intrusion
• obstruction
• tampering