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tackle > 8 senses
NOUN1tackleThe person who plays that position on a football team
2tackle, riggingGear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
3tackle, fishing gear, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rigGear used in fishing
4tackleA position on the line of scrimmage
5tackle(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
VERB1tackle, undertake, take onAccept as a challenge
2tackle, harnessPut a harness
3tackleSeize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
tackle > pronunciation
Soundstae'kahl
Rhymesabdominal, Abel, able, and 2061 more rhymes in ahl...
tackle > noun 1, person
MeaningThe person who plays that position on a football team.
Examples"the right tackle is a straight A student"
Broaderlineman
Verbstackle
tackle > noun 2, artifact
MeaningGear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails.
Synonymsrigging
Broadergear, paraphernalia, appurtenance
tackle > noun 3, artifact
MeaningGear used in fishing.
Synonymsfishing gear, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
Membersbob, bobber, cork, bobfloat; fishhook; fishing line; fishing rod, fishing pole; gaff; harpoon; landing net; reel; spear, gig, fizgig, fishgig, lance; spinner
Partsgig
Broadergear, paraphernalia, appurtenance
tackle > noun 4, act
MeaningA position on the line of scrimmage.
Examples"it takes a big man to play tackle"
Member offootball team, eleven
Broaderlineman
tackle > noun 5, act
Meaning(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground.
CategoryAmerican football, American football game
Broaderfootball play
Verbstackle
tackle > verb 1, social
MeaningAccept as a challenge.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"I'll tackle this difficult task"
Synonymsundertake, take on
Broaderconfront, face up, face
Narrowerrise
tackle > verb 2, contact
MeaningPut a harness.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s something PP
Synonymsharness
Contraryunharness
Categoryanimal husbandry
Broaderattach
Narrowerinspan
tackle > verb 3, competition
MeaningSeize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball.
PatternSomebody ----s somebody
Categoryfootball, football game
Broaderattack, aggress
Nounstackle; tackler; tackle

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