tackle - noun

the person who plays that position on a football team

gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

gear used in fishing

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

tackle - verb

• accept as a challenge
• put a harness
• seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

tackle - thesaurus

harness   rig   rigging   undertake