tackle meaning and definition

TACKLE noun

Definition of tackle (noun)

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
   • synonyms: rigging
3. gear used in fishing
   • synonyms: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, 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

TACKLE verb

Definition of tackle (verb)

1. accept as a challenge
   • "I'll tackle this difficult task"
   • synonyms: take on, undertake
2. put a harness
   • "harness the horse"
   • synonyms: harness
   • antonym: unharness
3. seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball