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