tackle

Noun

• (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

• (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage
  • it takes a big man to play tackle
    

• gear used in fishing

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• the person who plays that position on a football team
  • the right tackle is a straight A student
    

Verb

• seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

• put a harness
  • harness the horse
    

• accept as a challenge
  • I'll tackle this difficult task
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  fishing gear , fishing tackle , fishing rig , rig , rigging , harness , undertake , take on