tackle

Definitions

1. 1noun

   Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.

2. 2noun

   Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.

3. 3noun

   The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.

4. 4noun

   To supply with tackle.

5. 5noun

   To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.

6. 6noun

   To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.

7. 7noun

   To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.

8. 8noun

   (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

9. 9noun

   (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

   "it takes a big man to play tackle"

10. 10noun

    gear used in fishing

    Synonyms

    rig
11. 11noun

    gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

    Synonyms

    rigging
12. 12noun

    the person who plays that position on a football team

    "the right tackle is a straight A student"

13. 13verb

    seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

14. 14verb

    put a harness

    "harness the horse"

    Synonyms

    harness
15. 15verb

    accept as a challenge

    "I'll tackle this difficult task"

    Synonyms

    undertake