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