1. (noun) tackle
the person who plays that position on a football team
Synonyms: fishing tackle, fishing gear, rigging, fishing rig, rig
2. (noun) rigging, tackle
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Synonyms: tackle, fishing gear, rig, rigging, fishing rig, fishing tackle
3. (noun) fishing gear, tackle, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
gear used in fishing
Synonyms: outfit, trucking rig, turnout, swindle, semi, articulated lorry, getup, carriage, fishing gear, trailer truck, fishing tackle, tackle, tractor trailer, fishing rig, cheat, rig, equipage, rigging
4. (noun) tackle
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Synonyms: fishing tackle, fishing gear, rigging, fishing rig, rig
5. (verb) tackle
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
Synonyms: fishing tackle, fishing gear, rigging, fishing rig, rig
6. (verb) undertake, tackle, take on
accept as a challenge
Synonyms: attempt, admit, meet, adopt, play, accept, encounter, take on, acquire, undertake, assume, guarantee, tackle, take in charge, harness, set about, contract, take, take over
7. (verb) harness, tackle
put a harness
Synonyms: rein in, rule, undertake, harness, take on, draw rein, rein, tackle
8. (verb) tackle
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
Synonyms: take on, undertake, harness
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Synonyms for tackle 
