Word Information

Tackle

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Definitions for Tackle

noun
the person who plays that position on a football team
Examples
  1. 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
  1. 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
undertake take on
Examples
  1. I'll tackle this difficult task
verb
put a harness
Synonyms
Examples
  1. harness the horse
verb
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

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