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tackle
verb(tack-le)
put a harness
Synonyms: harness,
tackle
noun(tack-le)
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
Synonyms: rigging,
tackle
noun(tack-le)
gear used in fishing
Synonyms: fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig,
tackle
verb(tack-le)
accept as a challenge
Synonyms: take on, undertake,
Examples:
I'll tackle this difficult task.
tackle
noun(tack-le)
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
Examples:
It takes a big man to play tackle.
tackle
noun(tack-le)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
tackle
verb(tack-le)
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
tackle
noun(tack-le)
the person who plays that position on a football team
Examples:
The right tackle is a straight A student.

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