English dictionary

tackle

/'t/&/k/@/l/

Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.

noun

the person who plays that position on a football team

noun.person

Examples
The right tackle is a straight A student.

Synonyms guard

Source: WordNet 3.0
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

noun.artifact

Synonyms rigging

Source: WordNet 3.0
gear used in fishing

noun.artifact

Synonyms fishing gear fishing rig fishing tackle rig

Source: WordNet 3.0
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

noun.act

Examples
It takes a big man to play tackle.

Synonyms end guard

Source: WordNet 3.0
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

noun.act

Source: WordNet 3.0
Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.

noun

Source: webster1913

accept as a challenge

verb.social

Examples
I'll tackle this difficult task.

Synonyms take on undertake

Source: WordNet 3.0
put a harness

verb.contact

Synonyms harness

Antonyms unharness

Source: WordNet 3.0
seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

verb.competition

Source: WordNet 3.0
To supply with tackle.

verb

Source: webster1913