Tackle - Definition
tackle
n 1: the person who plays that position on a football team; "the
right tackle is a straight A student"
2: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and
sails [syn: rigging, tackle]
3: gear used in fishing [syn: fishing gear, tackle, fishing
tackle, fishing rig, rig]
4: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "it
takes a big man to play tackle"
5: (American football) grasping an opposing player with the
intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
v 1: accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task"
[syn: undertake, tackle, take on]
2: put a harness; "harness the horse" [syn: harness, tackle]
[ant: unharness]
3: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries
the ball