What is the meaning of tackle?

noun

• The person who plays that position on a football team.
  • usage: "the right tackle is a straight A student"
• Gear consisting of ropes etc. Supporting a ship's masts and sails.
  • synonyms: rigging
• Gear used in fishing.
  • synonyms: fishing gear, fishing tackle, fishing rig, rig
• American football. ( a position on the line of scrimmage)
  • usage: "it takes a big man to play tackle"
• American football. ( grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground)

verb

• Accept as a challenge.
  • usage: "I'll tackle this difficult task"
  • synonyms: undertake, take on
• Put a harness.
  • usage: "harness the horse"
  • synonyms: harness
• Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball. .