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tackle

noun
  1. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
  2. in American football, a position on the line of scrimmage
    “It takes a lot of size and strength to play tackle.”
    guardend
  3. gear used in fishing
    rigfishing gearfishing tacklefishing rig
  4. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
    rigging
  5. the person who plays that position on a football team
    “the right tackle is a straight A student”
    guard
verb
  1. seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
  2. put a harness
    harness
  3. accept as a challenge
    “I'll tackle this difficult task”
    take onundertake