n.
Pronunciation: ' ta-k ə l, naut often ' t ā -
Function: noun
Etymology: Middle English takel; akin to Middle Dutch takel ship's rigging
Date: 13th century
1 : a set of the equipment used in a particular activity : GEAR <fishing tackle >
2 a : a ship's rigging b : an assemblage of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling
3 a : the act or an instance of tackling b (1) : either of two offensive football players positioned on each side of the center and between guard and end (2) : either of two football players positioned on the inside of a defensive line
tackle[1]