Thesaurus: tackle

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1. n. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block.
2. n. Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
3. n. The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
4. n. To supply with tackle.
5. n. To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.
6. n. To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.
7. n. To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.
8. n. the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
9. n. gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
10. n. gear used in fishing
11. n. (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
12. n. (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground