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