Tackle
WordNet
noun
(1) (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
(2) A position on the line of scrimmage
"It takes a big man to play tackle"
(3) Gear used in fishing
(4) Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
(5) The person who plays that position on a football team
"The right tackle is a straight A student"
verb
(6) Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
(7) Put a harness
"Harness the horse"
(8) Accept as a challenge
"I'll tackle this difficult task"
WiktionaryText
Noun
- A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
- A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
- Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.
- Penis.
- Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
- By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.
- 2004 June 24–30, "Jeff Gordon Never Gets Tired Of Seeing Face On Cheap Plastic Crap", The Onion, available in Embedded in America, ISBN 1400054567, page 193,
- ... an illuminated license-plate frame bearing his likeness, signature, and yellow number 24. "That there's a real nice piece of tackle. ..."
- 2004 June 24–30, "Jeff Gordon Never Gets Tired Of Seeing Face On Cheap Plastic Crap", The Onion, available in Embedded in America, ISBN 1400054567, page 193,
- The offensive positions between each guard and end, offensive tackle.
- A person playing that position.
- The defensive positions between two ends, defensive tackle.
- A person playing that position.
- A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.
Verb
- to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down
- The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient.
- to attempt to take away a ball
- to bring a ball carrier to the ground