tackle
noun
1. the person who plays that position on a football team
- the right tackle is a straight A student
Definition categories: person, lineman
2. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Similar word(s): rigging
Definition categories: man–made, appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
3. gear used in fishing
Similar word(s): rig
Definition categories: man–made, appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia
4. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
- it takes a big man to play tackle
Definition categories: act, lineman
5. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Definition categories: act
verb
1. accept as a challenge
- I'll tackle this difficult task
Similar word(s): undertake
Definition categories: social, confront, face
2. put a harness
Similar word(s): harness
Definition categories: contact, attach
3. seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Definition categories: competition, aggress, attack
Sentences with tackle as a verb:
- The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.