tackling

[tak-ling]

noun

Archaic.

1. equipment; tackle.

Other Word Forms

• untackling adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of tackling¹

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

Example Sentences

Last year Badenoch said leaving the treaty would not be a "silver bullet" for tackling immigration, but on Friday argued the move was necessary to "protect our borders, our veterans, and our citizens".

From BBC

With Buggy Bear, Shilling is again tackling transportation — just from an entirely different angle.

From Los Angeles Times

"We have been extremely clear we will be unrelenting in our approach to tackling issues at Charing Cross, and anywhere else across the Met", Mr Valentine said in a statement.

From BBC

The club and CST are broadly aligned on policies tackling touts.

From BBC

As you know, three years ago I stated that we would be ruthless in tackling those who corrupted the Met's integrity and began the biggest police corruption clear-out in British history.

From BBC

Related Words

• conflict 
• intervention 
• intrusion 
• obstruction 
• tampering