A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

(nautical) A purchase composed of a double and single block and fall, used for various purposes.

(nautical) A small, handy purchase, consisting of a tailed double block, and a single block with a hook.

(rugby) An offensive tackle in which the tackled player is lifted up and driven into the ground head-first. This is very dangerous and can result in serious injury to the neck and spine and often a red or yellow card.

(nautical) The rope, or rather the end of the rope, of a tackle, to which the power is applied.

A tough fabric originally used for American football pants. As newer fabrics were created and tackle twill was replaced with other materials such as Lycra, its primary use became lettering (name and number embroidery), as on athletic apparel.

plural of tackle fall

(soccer) A tackle where one player slides in and wraps their legs either side of an opponent's legs.

Synonym of slide tackle

(fishing) Gear that is attached to the end of a fishing line.