Definitions for tackle

Definitions for (noun) tackle

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


Main entry: rigging, tackle

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


Definitions for (verb) tackle

Main entry: tackle

Definition: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball


Main entry: harness, tackle

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


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