Tackle Meaning

There are 8 meaning(s) for word Tackle

Meaning 1 : put a harness

    Synonyms : harness
Meaning 2 : gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

    Synonyms : rigging
Meaning 3 : gear used in fishing

    Synonyms : fishing gear,  fishing rig,  fishing tackle,  rig
Meaning 4 : accept as a challenge

    Example : I'll tackle this difficult task

    Synonyms : take on,  undertake
Meaning 5 : (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

    Example : it takes a big man to play tackle

Meaning 6 : (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

Meaning 7 : seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

Meaning 8 : the person who plays that position on a football team

    Example : the right tackle is a straight A student