English dictionary
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English noun: tackle | |||
| 1. | tackle (person) the person who plays that position on a football team | ||
| Samples | The right tackle is a straight A student. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lineman | ||
| 2. | tackle (artifact) gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails | ||
| Synonyms | rigging | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia | ||
| 3. | tackle (artifact) gear used in fishing | ||
| Synonyms | fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | appurtenance, gear, paraphernalia | ||
| Part holonym | gig | ||
| Member holonym | bob, bobber, bobfloat, cork, fishgig, fishhook, fishing line, fishing pole, fishing rod, fizgig, gaff, gig, harpoon, lance, landing net, reel, spear, spinner | ||
| 4. | tackle (act) (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage | ||
| Samples | It takes a big man to play tackle. | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | lineman | ||
| Member meronym | eleven, football team | ||
| 5. | tackle (act) (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | football play | ||
| Domain category | American football, American football game | ||
English verb: tackle | |||
| 1. | tackle (social) accept as a challenge | ||
| Samples | I'll tackle this difficult task. | ||
| Synonyms | take on, undertake | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | confront, face, face up | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | rise | ||
| 2. | tackle (contact) put a harness | ||
| Samples | Harness the horse. | ||
| Synonyms | harness | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s something. Somebody ----s something PP | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | attach | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | inspan | ||
| Domain category | animal husbandry | ||
| Antonyms | unharness | ||
| 3. | tackle (competition) seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball | ||
| Pattern of use | Somebody ----s somebody | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | aggress, attack | ||
| Domain category | football, football game | ||
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