Noun Definition

tackle

1.Definition: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

"It takes a big man to play tackle"

Category: General

2.Definition: (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

Category: General

3.Definition: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

Related Noun(s):rigging

Category: Objects

4.Definition: gear used in fishing

Related Noun(s):rig

Category: Objects

5.Definition: the person who plays that position on a football team

"The right tackle is a straight A student"

Category: People