| Definitions of 'tackle' |
Princeton's WordNet |
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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) rigging, tackle
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
3. (noun) fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
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. (verb) tackle
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
6. (verb) undertake, tackle, take on
accept as a challenge
"I'll tackle this difficult task"
7. (verb) harness, tackle
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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| Definitions of 'tackle' |
Webster Dictionary |
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1. (noun) tackle
apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block
2. (noun) tackle
any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons
3. (noun) tackle
the rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used
4. (noun) tackle
to supply with tackle
5. (noun) tackle
to fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon
6. (noun) tackle
to seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game
7. (noun) tackle
to begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem
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