Tackle vs. Deal

Tackle vs. Deal — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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.

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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 student

Dealverb

(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 tackle

Dealverb

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 task

Dealverb

(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 horse

Dealverb

(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 table

Dealnoun

a particular instance of buying or selling;

it was a package dealI had no further trade with himhe's a master of the business deal

Dealnoun

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 deals

Dealnoun

(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 plenty

Dealnoun

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 hand

Dealnoun

the type of treatment received (especially as the result of an agreement);

he got a good deal on his car

Dealnoun

the act of distributing playing cards;

the deal was passed around the table clockwise

Dealnoun

the act of apportioning or distributing something;

the captain was entrusted with the deal of provisions

Dealverb

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 China

Dealverb

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 students

Dealverb

take into consideration for exemplifying purposes;

Take the case of ChinaConsider the following case

Dealverb

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 day

Dealverb

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 someone

Dealverb

do business; offer for sale as for one's livelihood;

She deals in goldThe brothers sell shoes

Dealverb

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 old

Dealverb

behave in a certain way towards others;

He deals fairly with his employees

Dealverb

distribute to the players in a game;

Who's dealing?

Dealverb

direct the course of; manage or control;

You cannot conduct business like this

Dealverb

give out as one's portion or share

Dealverb

give (a specific card) to a player;

He dealt me the Queen of Spades

Dealverb

sell;

deal hashish

Dealadjective

made of fir or pine;

a plain deal table