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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) 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. (noun) 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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