TACKLE

• (noun) (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

• (noun) (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

  "it takes a big man to play tackle"

• (noun) gear used in fishing

  synonyms : fishing gear , fishing rig , fishing tackle , rig

• (noun) gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

  synonyms : rigging

• (noun) the person who plays that position on a football team

  "the right tackle is a straight A student"

• (verb) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

• (verb) put a harness

  "harness the horse"

  synonyms : harness

• (verb) accept as a challenge

  "I'll tackle this difficult task"

  synonyms : take on , undertake

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