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