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tackle in Italian

tackle in Italian is placcaggio, scivolata, tackle — tackle means to confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

tackle in Italian

placcaggio
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
scivolata
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
tackle
noun
(sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
placcaggio
noun
(rugby, American football, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
affrontare
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
contrastare
verb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.

What does "tackle" mean?

  1. verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
    "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage."
  2. verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
    "The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area."
  3. noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.
    "He packed his fishing tackle before dawn."

tackle in a sentence

  • The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage.
  • She tackled her overflowing inbox first thing Monday morning.
  • The defender tackled him just outside the penalty area.
  • He packed his fishing tackle before dawn.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "tackle" in Italian?

"tackle" in Italian is placcaggio, scivolata, tackle. tackle means: To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.

How do you use "tackle" in a sentence?

Example: "The council finally decided to tackle the housing shortage." In Italian, "tackle" is placcaggio, scivolata, tackle.

Are there other ways to say "tackle" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 5 translations listed for "tackle": placcaggio, scivolata, tackle, affrontare, contrastare.

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