fishing tackle: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
B1Everyday, Technical/Specialist
Quick answer
What does “fishing tackle” mean?
The equipment used for fishing, such as rods, reels, hooks, lines, lures, and sinkers.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
The equipment used for fishing, such as rods, reels, hooks, lines, lures, and sinkers.
Can refer to the entire category of gear used in the sport or activity of fishing, including specialized accessories and apparatus.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
The term and its components are largely identical in both dialects. 'Tackle' alone is more likely to refer to fishing equipment in the UK, whereas in US 'tackle' can also refer more readily to equipment in other sports (e.g., football tackle).
Connotations
Neutral/specific in both. In US, 'tackle box' is slightly more common than 'tackle box' in UK, where 'tackle box' or 'fishing box' are used.
Frequency
Moderately common in both, used primarily by fishing enthusiasts or in retail contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “fishing tackle” in a Sentence
to buy some fishing tackleto sort through the fishing tacklea shop selling fishing tackleVocabulary
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Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Retail sector: 'The store's fishing tackle section is its most profitable.'
Academic
Rare; possibly in historical or anthropological studies of tools.
Everyday
'We need to stop by the shop for some fishing tackle before the trip.'
Technical
Specific descriptions in fishing manuals or product specifications: 'The fishing tackle must be rated for the target species.'
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “fishing tackle”
Vocabulary
Antonyms of “fishing tackle”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “fishing tackle”
- Using plural 'fishing tackles' incorrectly to refer to multiple items (use 'pieces of fishing tackle').
- Confusing 'tackle' (noun) with 'to tackle' (verb).
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
It is generally uncountable when referring to equipment collectively. You can make it countable by saying 'items/pieces of fishing tackle'.
They are largely synonymous. 'Tackle' can sound slightly more technical or traditional, while 'gear' is more general and modern.
Yes, in context, especially among anglers. For example, 'a tackle shop' sells fishing equipment.
No significant difference. Both pronounce it /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌtæk(ə)l/.
The equipment used for fishing, such as rods, reels, hooks, lines, lures, and sinkers.
Fishing tackle is usually everyday, technical/specialist in register.
Fishing tackle: in British English it is pronounced /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌtæk(ə)l/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈfɪʃɪŋ ˌtæk(ə)l/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “He's got a tackle for every occasion.”
- “More money than sense when it comes to fishing tackle.”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Imagine a fisherman TACKLING a big fish. The gear he uses for that 'tackle' is his FISHING TACKLE.
Conceptual Metaphor
TOOLS ARE LIMBS (extends the angler's ability to interact with the aquatic environment).
Practice
Quiz
What is the primary meaning of 'fishing tackle'?