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(noun) (football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground |
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Related Words: football play |
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(noun) a position on the line of scrimmage; "it takes a big man to play tackle" |
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Related Words: lineman |
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(verb) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball, in American football |
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Related Words: aggress, attack |
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(verb) set about dealing with; "I'll try to tackle this difficult task" |
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Synonyms: take on |
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Related Words: confront, face, rise |
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(noun) the person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student" |
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Related Words: lineman |
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(verb) accept as a challenge |
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Synonyms: take on, undertake |
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Related Words: confront, face, face up |
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(noun) a set of equipment used in fishing |
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Synonyms: fishing gear, fishing tackle |
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Related Words: appurtenances, gear, paraphernalia |
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(noun) ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails |
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Synonyms: rigging |
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Related Words: appurtenances, gear, paraphernalia |
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