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 Definition of 'tackle'

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1. (noun) tackle
the person who plays that position on a football team
"the right tackle is a straight A student"

2. (noun) riggingtackle
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails


3. (noun) fishing geartacklefishing tacklefishing rigrig
gear used in fishing


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

5. (noun) tackle
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground


6. (verb) undertaketackletake on
accept as a challenge
"I'll tackle this difficult task"

7. (verb) harnesstackle
put a harness
"harness the horse"

8. (verb) tackle
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball



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