Tackle ¹

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

Tackle ²

Definition: Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.

Tackle ³

Definition: The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.

Tackle ⁴

Definition: To supply with tackle.

Tackle ⁵

Definition: To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.

Tackle ⁶

Definition: To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.

Tackle ⁷

Definition: To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.

tackle ⁸

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

tackle ⁹

Definition: a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle"

tackle ¹⁰

Definition: gear used in fishing

tackle ¹¹

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

tackle ¹²

Definition: the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student"

tackle ¹³

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

tackle ¹⁴

Definition: put a harness; "harness the horse"

tackle ¹⁵

Definition: accept as a challenge; "I''ll tackle this difficult task"