tackle tackle /ˈtækəl/

noun

1. () 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
   
2. (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
   
3. (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
   
4. Gear used in fishing  ( fishing gear , fishing rig , rig , fishing tackle , 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
   
   
5. 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

1. () Accept as a challenge  ( take on , undertake , tackle )
   accept as a challenge
    I'll tackle this difficult task
   I'll tackle this difficult task
   
2. (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
   
3. (animal husbandry) put a harness  ( tackle , harness )
   (animal husbandry) put a harness
    Harness the horse
   harness the horse