Tackle

verb

'tækəl

Noun

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
“it takes a big man to play tackle”
Type of:Lineman
the person who plays that position on a football team
“the right tackle is a straight A student”
Type of:Lineman
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Similar:Rigging
Type of:AppurtenanceParaphernaliaGear
gear used in fishing
Similar:Rig
Type of:AppurtenanceParaphernaliaGear
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

accept as a challenge
“I'll tackle this difficult task”
Similar:Undertake
Type of:FaceConfront
put a harness
Similar:Harness
Type of:Attach
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Type of:AttackAggress