tackle

tackle (http://definr.com/tackle)

     n 1: the person who plays that position on a football team; "the
          right tackle is a straight A student"
     2: gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and
        sails [syn: rigging]
     3: gear used in fishing [syn: fishing gear, fishing tackle]
     4: a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to
        play tackle"
     5: (football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of
        stopping by throwing to the ground
     v 1: accept as a challenge [syn: undertake, take on]
     2: set about dealing with; "I'll try to tackle this difficult
        task" [syn: take on]
     3: seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries
        the ball, in American football