Noun | 1. | tackle - the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student" |
2. | ![]() Synonyms: rigging | |
3. | tackle - gear used in fishing | |
4. | tackle - a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle" | |
5. | tackle - (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground | |
Verb | 1. | tackle - accept as a challenge; "I'll tackle this difficult task" |
2. | tackle - put a harness; "harness the horse" Synonyms: harness | |
3. | tackle - seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball |