ˈtak(ə)liŋ, ˈtāk- noun
( -s )
Etymology: Middle English takling, from gerund of taklen to furnish with tackle, from takel, n.
1. : furniture of the masts and yards of a ship (as rigging or cordage) : tackle 2a
2.
a. : a collection of equipment or apparatus used in a particular activity : tackle 1
fishing tackling
b. : the harness of a draft animal
3.
a. : the act or skill of making a tackle in football
b. : the act or skill of taking or attempting to take possession of the ball from an opponent in soccer or field hockey