Main entry: tackle
Definition: (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Main entry: tackle
Definition: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Usage: it takes a big man to play tackle
Main entry: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, tackle
Definition: gear used in fishing
Definition: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Main entry: tackle
Definition: the person who plays that position on a football team
Usage: the right tackle is a straight A student
Main entry: tackle
Definition: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Definition: put a harness
Usage: harness the horse
Main entry: tackle, take on, undertake
Definition: accept as a challenge
Usage: I'll tackle this difficult task