the person who plays that position on a football team; the right tackle is a straight A student'

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ships masts and sails

[ Syn: rigging ]

gear used in fishing

[ Syn: fishing gear , fishing tackle , fishing rig , rig ]

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

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

accept as a challenge; Ill tackle this difficult task

[ Syn: undertake , take on ]

put a harness; harness the horse

[ Syn: harness ]

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