Tackle vs. Deal
Difference Between Tackle and Deal
Tacklenoun
A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
Dealnoun
(obsolete) A division, a portion, a share.
We gave three deals of grain in tribute to the king.Tacklenoun
A block and tackle.
Dealnoun
(often followed by of) An indefinite quantity or amount; a lot (now usually qualified by great or good).
Tacklenoun
Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
Dealnoun
An act of dealing or sharing out.
Tacklenoun
equipment, gear, gadgetry.
Dealnoun
The distribution of cards to players; a player's turn for this.
I didn’t have a good deal all evening.I believe it's your deal.Tacklenoun
A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
Dealnoun
A particular instance of buying or selling; a transaction
We need to finalise the deal with Henderson by midnight.Tacklenoun
A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
Dealnoun
Specifically, a transaction offered which is financially beneficial; a bargain.
Tacklenoun
(countable) Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
Dealnoun
An agreement between parties; an arrangement
He made a deal with the devil.Tacklenoun
(American football) An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
Dealnoun
(informal) A situation, occasion, or event.
What's the deal?Tacklenoun
(American football) A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
Dealnoun
(informal) A thing, an unspecified or unidentified object.
The deal with four tines is called a pitchfork.Tacklenoun
(slang) A man's genitalia.
Dealnoun
(uncountable) Wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
Tackleverb
To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
Dealnoun
(countable) A plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
Tackleverb
To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.Dealnoun
A wooden board or plank, usually between 12 or 14 feet in length, traded as a commodity in shipbuilding.
Tackleverb
(sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
Dealverb
(transitive) To distribute among a number of recipients, to give out as one’s portion or share.
The fighting is over; now we deal out the spoils of victory.Tackleverb
To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
Dealverb
(transitive) To administer or give out, as in small portions.
Tackleverb
To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
Dealverb
(ambitransitive) To distribute cards to the players in a game.
I was dealt four aces.The cards were shuffled, and the croupier dealt.Tacklenoun
the person who plays that position on a football team;
the right tackle is a straight A studentDealverb
(baseball) To pitch.
The whole crowd waited for him to deal a real humdinger.Tacklenoun
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Dealverb
(intransitive) To have dealings or business.
Tacklenoun
gear used in fishing
Dealverb
(intransitive) To conduct oneself, to behave.
Tacklenoun
a position on the line of scrimmage;
it takes a big man to play tackleDealverb
To take action; to act.
Tacklenoun
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Dealverb
(intransitive) To trade professionally (followed by in).
She deals in gold.Tackleverb
accept as a challenge;
I'll tackle this difficult taskDealverb
(transitive) To sell, especially to sell illicit drugs.
This club takes a dim view of members who deal drugs.Tackleverb
put a harness;
harness the horseDealverb
(intransitive) To be concerned with.
Tackleverb
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Dealverb
(intransitive) To handle, to manage, to cope.
I can't deal with this.I don't think he wants to go. — Yeah, well, we're going anyway, and he can deal.Dealadjective
Made of deal.
A plain deal tableDealnoun
a particular instance of buying or selling;
it was a package dealI had no further trade with himhe's a master of the business dealDealnoun
an agreement between parties (usually arrived at after discussion) fixing obligations of each;
he made a bargain with the devilhe rose to prominence through a series of shady dealsDealnoun
(often followed by `of') a large number or amount or extent;
a batch of lettersa deal of troublea lot of moneyhe made a mint on the stock marketit must have cost plentyDealnoun
a plank of softwood (fir or pine board)
Dealnoun
wood that is easy to saw (from conifers such as pine or fir)
Dealnoun
the cards held in a card game by a given player at any given time;
I didn't hold a good hand all eveninghe kept trying to see my handDealnoun
the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement);
he got a good deal on his carDealnoun
the act of distributing playing cards;
the deal was passed around the table clockwiseDealnoun
the act of apportioning or distributing something;
the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisionsDealverb
deal with verbally or in some form of artistic expression;
This book deals with incestThe course covered all of Western CivilizationThe new book treats the history of ChinaDealverb
take action with respect to (someone or something);
How are we going to deal with this problem?The teacher knew how to deal with these lazy studentsDealverb
take into consideration for exemplifying purposes;
Take the case of ChinaConsider the following caseDealverb
come to terms or deal successfully with;
We got by on just a gallon of gasThey made do on half a loaf of bread every dayDealverb
administer or bestow, as in small portions;
administer critical remarks to everyone presentdole out some moneyshell out pocket money for the childrendeal a blow to someoneDealverb
do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood;
She deals in goldThe brothers sell shoesDealverb
be in charge of, act on, or dispose of;
I can deal with this crew of workersThis blender can't handle nutsShe managed her parents' affairs after they got too oldDealverb
behave in a certain way towards others;
He deals fairly with his employeesDealverb
distribute to the players in a game;
Who's dealing?Dealverb
direct the course of; manage or control;
You cannot conduct business like thisDealverb
give out as one's portion or share
Dealverb
give (a specific card) to a player;
He dealt me the Queen of SpadesDealverb
sell;
deal hashishDealadjective
made of fir or pine;
a plain deal table
