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What does tackle mean?

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Noun
  1. (nautical) A system of ropes and blocks used to increase the force applied to the free end of the rope.
  2. (fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
  3. (uncountable, informal) By extension, any piece of equipment, particularly gadgetry.
  4. (sports, countable) A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
  5. (American football, rugby, countable) A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
  6. (countable) Any instance in which one person forces another to the ground.
  7. (American football) The offensive positions between each guard and end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
  8. (American football) The defensive positions between two ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
  9. (slang) A man's genitalia.
Verb
  1. To force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
  2. To face or deal with attempting to overcome or fight down.
  3. (sports) To attempt to take away a ball.
  4. (American football, rugby) To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
  5. (Singapore Colloquial English) To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
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