Definition of tackles

Scrabble & Words with friends points

• tackles is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 13
• tackles is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 13
• tackles is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 15

Definition of tackles

• put a harness (verb)

  Synonyms

  1. harness
• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. rigging
• gear used in fishing (noun)

  Synonyms

  1. fishing gear
  2. fishing rig
  3. fishing tackle
  4. rig
• accept as a challenge (verb)

  Examples

  1. I'll tackle this difficult task

  Synonyms

  1. take on
  2. undertake
• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage (noun)

  Examples

  1. it takes a big man to play tackle
• (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground (noun)
• seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball (verb)
• the person who plays that position on a football team (noun)

  Examples

  1. the right tackle is a straight A student

See definition of tackles in Merriam Webster