
Open English Wordnet
Nouns
(n)tacklethe person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team“the right tackle is a straight A student” (n)rigging, tacklegear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails (n)tackle(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards“it takes a big man to play tackle” (n)tackle(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground Verbs
(v)tackleseize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball