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