Definition of Tackle

Noun

  • (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
    "it takes a big man to play tackle"
  • gear used in fishing
    - fishing gear - fishing tackle - fishing rig
  • gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
  • the person who plays that position on a football team
    "the right tackle is a straight A student"

Verb

  • 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"
    - take on
Based on WordNet 3.0, Farlex clipart collection. © 2003-2012 Princeton University, Farlex Inc.

Word games points for the Tackle

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  • Words With Friends® score of the tackle (14)

Unscramble tackle

69 unscramble word found using the letters tackle.
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