Definition of Tackle

1. Verb. Accept as a challenge. "I'll tackle this difficult task"

Exact synonyms: Take On, Undertake
Generic synonyms: Confront, Face, Face Up
Specialized synonyms: Rise

2. Noun. The person who plays that position on a football team. "The right tackle is a straight A student"
Generic synonyms: Lineman

3. Verb. Put a harness. "Harness the horse"
Exact synonyms: Harness
Category relationships: Animal Husbandry
Generic synonyms: Attach
Specialized synonyms: Inspan
Derivative terms: Harness
Antonyms: Unharness

4. Noun. Gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails.
Exact synonyms: Rigging
Generic synonyms: Appurtenance, Gear, Paraphernalia
Derivative terms: Rig

5. Verb. Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball.
Category relationships: Football, Football Game
Generic synonyms: Aggress, Attack
Derivative terms: Tackler

6. Noun. Gear used in fishing.

7. Noun. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage. "It takes a big man to play tackle"
Generic synonyms: Lineman
Group relationships: Eleven, Football Team

8. Noun. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground.
Category relationships: American Football, American Football Game
Generic synonyms: Football Play

Definition of Tackle

1. n. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.

2. v. t. To supply with tackle.

Definition of Tackle

1. Noun. (nautical) A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope. ¹

2. Noun. (context: fishing uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling. ¹

3. Noun. (uncountable informal) By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry. ¹

4. Noun. (sports countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football. ¹

5. Noun. (American football countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground. ¹

6. Noun. Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground. ¹

7. Noun. (American football uncountable) The offensive positions between each guard and end, offensive tackle. ¹

8. Noun. (American football countable) A person playing that position. ¹

9. Noun. (American football uncountable) The defensive positions between two ends, defensive tackle. ¹

10. Noun. (American football countable) A person playing that position. ¹

11. Noun. (slang) Penis. ¹

12. Verb. to face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down ¹

13. Verb. (sports) to attempt to take away a ball ¹

14. Verb. (American football) to bring a ball carrier to the ground ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Tackle

1. to seize and throw to the ground [v -LED, -LING, -LES]

Medical Definition of Tackle

1. 1. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block. 2. Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons. "She to her tackle fell." In Chaucer, it denotes usually an arrow or arrows. 3. The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used. Fall and tackle. See the Note under Pulley. Fishing tackle. See Fishing, Ground tackle, a board, frame, or post, at the end of a ropewalk, for supporting the spindels, or whirls, for twisting the yarns. Origin: OE. Takel, akin to LG. & D. Takel, Dan. Takkel, Sw. Tackel; perhaps akin to E. Taw, v.t, or to take. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Tackle

tackier
tackies
tackiest
tackified
tackifier
tackifiers
tackifies
tackify
tackifying
tackily
tackiness
tackinesses
tacking
tacking up
tackings
tackle fall
tackle twill
tackled
tackler
tacklers
tackles
tackless
tackling
tacklings
tacks
tacks up
tacksman
tacksmen
tacky

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