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tackle - Dictionary definition and meaning for tackle

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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