Overview of noun tackle

The noun tackle has 5 senses

• tackle -- (the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student")


• rigging, tackle -- (gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails)


• fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig -- (gear used in fishing)


• tackle -- ((American football) a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle")


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

Overview of verb tackle

The verb tackle has 3 senses

• undertake, tackle, take on -- (accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task")


• harness, tackle -- (put a harness; "harness the horse")


• tackle -- (seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball)