1. (

• tackle

) the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student" ;

2. (

• rigging ,
• tackle

) gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails ;

3. (

• fishing_gear ,
• tackle ,
• fishing_tackle ,
• fishing_rig ,
• rig ,

) gear used in fishing ;

4. (

• tackle ,

) (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle" ;

5. (

• tackle

) (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground ;

1. (

• undertake ,
• tackle ,
• take_on

) accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task" ;

2. (

• harness ,
• tackle ,

) put a harness; "harness the horse" ;

3. (

• tackle ,

) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball ;