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Answer for the clue "Set about dealing with ", 8 letters:
tackling

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Word definitions for tackling in dictionaries

Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
n. (cx nautical English) The tackle of a vessel. vb. (present participle of tackle English)

The Collaborative International Dictionary Word definitions in The Collaborative International Dictionary
Tackle \Tac"kle\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Tackled ; p. pr. & vb. n. Tackling .] [Cf. LG. takeln to equip. See Tackle , n.] To supply with tackle. --Beau. & Fl. To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon. [Colloq.] ...

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. taking the bull by the horns [syn: braving , confronting , coping with , grappling ]

Usage examples of tackling.

Without hesitation, she flung herself at Ford, tackling him to the floor.

She used every ounce of willpower to refrain from tackling him to the wooden decking and demanding he make love with her.

I was still smallonly about 130 poundsbut I knew a lot about blocking and tackling and throwing the ball, and by being extremely competitive I got my letter.