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