Princeton's WordNet

1. tackle(noun)

   the person who plays that position on a football team

   "the right tackle is a straight A student"

2. rigging, tackle(noun)

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

3. fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig(noun)

   gear used in fishing

4. tackle(noun)

   (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

   "it takes a big man to play tackle"

5. tackle(verb)

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

6. undertake, tackle, take on(verb)

   accept as a challenge

   "I'll tackle this difficult task"

7. harness, tackle(verb)

   put a harness

   "harness the horse"

8. tackle(verb)

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

Kernerman English Learner's Dictionary

1. tackle(verb)ˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəl

   to deal with a difficult problem

   an attempt to tackle the problem of poverty in the U.S.

2. tackleˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəl

   to use your body to push sb down to the ground

   A policeman tackled him.

3. tackleˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəl

   in soccer, to try to take the ball from a player

4. tackle(noun)ˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəl

   the act of tackling sb with your body

5. tackleˈtæk əl; for 2-4 ˈteɪ kəl

   in soccer, an attempt to get the ball from a player

Wiktionary

1. tackle(Noun)

   A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.

2. tackle(Noun)

   Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.

3. tackle(Noun)

   By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.

4. tackle(Noun)

   A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.

5. tackle(Noun)

   A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.

6. tackle(Noun)

   Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.

7. tackle(Noun)

   The offensive positions between each guard and end, offensive tackle.

8. tackle(Noun)

   A person playing that position.

9. tackle(Noun)

   The defensive positions between two ends, defensive tackle.

10. tackle(Verb)

    to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down

    The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.

11. tackle(Verb)

    to attempt to take away a ball

12. tackle(Verb)

    to bring a ball carrier to the ground

13. tackle(Noun)

    A person playing that position.

14. tackle(Noun)

    Penis.

Origin: From takel, from or takel, perhaps related to taken. Akin to takkel, tackel. More at take.

Webster Dictionary

1. Tackle(noun)

   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. Tackle(noun)

   any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons

3. Tackle(noun)

   the rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used

4. Tackle(noun)

   to supply with tackle

5. Tackle(noun)

   to fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon

6. Tackle(noun)

   to seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game

7. Tackle(noun)

   to begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem

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