tackle
tackle /ˈtækəl/
noun
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(
)
The person who plays that position on a football team
(
tackle
)
the person who plays that position on a football team
The right tackle is a straight A student
the right tackle is a straight A student
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(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
(
tackle
)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
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(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
(
tackle
)
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
It takes a big man to play tackle
it takes a big man to play tackle
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Gear used in fishing
(
fishing gear
, fishing rig
, fishing tackle
, rig
, tackle
)
gear used in fishing
The tackle box was filled with lures, hooks, and other fishing gear, everything he needed for a successful day on the water
The tackle box was filled with lures, hooks, and other fishing gear, everything he needed for a successful day on the water
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Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
(
rigging
, tackle
)
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
verb
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(
)
Accept as a challenge
(
take on
, undertake
, tackle
)
accept as a challenge
I'll tackle this difficult task
I'll tackle this difficult task
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(football) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
(
tackle
)
(football) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
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(animal husbandry) put a harness
(
tackle
, harness
)
(animal husbandry) put a harness
Harness the horse
harness the horse