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tackle

1. tack.le \'tak-*l, naut often 'ta-k-\ n [ME takel; akin to MD takel 
   ship's rigging] often attrib  1: a set of the equipment used in a 
   particular activity : GEAR {f ishing ~} 2a: a ship's rigging  2b: an 
   assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantag e for 
   hoisting and pulling 3a: the act or an instance of tackling  3b: one of two 
   players on each side of the center and between guard and end  in a football 
   line
2. tackle \-(*-)lin\ \-(*-)l*r\ vb or tack.ling 1: to attach or secure with 
   or as if with tackle  2a: to seize, take hold of, or grapple with esp. with 
   the intention of sto pping or subduing 2b: to seize and throw down or stop 
   (an opposing player with the ball) in  football 3: to set about dealing 
   with  : to tackle an opposing player in football  - tack.ler n