Solve vs. Tackle

Solveverb

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

Solveverb

(mathematics) To find the values of variables that satisfy a system of equations and/or inequalities.

Solveverb

(mathematics) To algebraically manipulate an equation or inequality into a form that isolates a chosen variable on one side, so that the other side consists of an expression that may be used to generate solutions.

Solvenoun

A solution; an explanation.

Solveverb

To explain; to resolve; to unfold; to clear up (what is obscure or difficult to be understood); to work out to a result or conclusion; as, to solve a doubt; to solve difficulties; to solve a problem.

Solvenoun

A solution; an explanation.

Solveverb

find the solution to (a problem or question) or understand the meaning of;

Solveverb

find the solution;

Solveverb

settle, as of a debt;

Tacklenoun

A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.

Tacklenoun

A block and tackle.

Tacklenoun

Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.

Tacklenoun

equipment, gear, gadgetry.

Tacklenoun

A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

Tacklenoun

A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.

Tacklenoun

(countable) Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.

Tacklenoun

(American football) An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.

Tacklenoun

(American football) A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.

Tacklenoun

(slang) A man's genitalia.

Tackleverb

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 him or her.

Tackleverb

To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

Tackleverb

(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.

Tackleverb

To bring a ball carrier to the ground.

Tackleverb

To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.

Tacklenoun

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.

Tacklenoun

Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.

Tacklenoun

The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.

Tacklenoun

An act of tackling{4}; as, brought down by a tackle by a lineman.

Tacklenoun

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.

Tackleverb

To supply with tackle.

Tackleverb

To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.

Tackleverb

To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.

Tackleverb

To cause the ball carrier to fall to the ground, thus ending the forward motion of the ball and the play.

Tackleverb

To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.

Tacklenoun

the person who plays that position on a football team;

Tacklenoun

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

Tacklenoun

gear used in fishing

Tacklenoun

a position on the line of scrimmage;

Tacklenoun

(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

Tackleverb

accept as a challenge;

Tackleverb

put a harness;

Tackleverb

seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball