ˈhɑː(ɹ).nəs ˈtækəl ˈtækəl ʌndəˈteɪk

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