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Tackle (Noun)

The person who plays that position on a football team; "the right tackle is a straight A student".

Nouns denoting people.

The left tackle is responsible for blocking the defensive end on most plays.
The team's star tackle was a top recruit from a prestigious football prep school.
Tackle John Smith was awarded a full scholarship to play for the university.
The coach moved the tackle to guard due to his exceptional pass-blocking skills.
Their starting tackle suffered a season-ending injury in the third game of the season.

Gear used in fishing.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

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

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The ship's tackle had to be carefully secured before setting sail to prevent any damage to the masts or sails.
A crucial part of the sailor's job was to check the tackle every morning to ensure it was in good condition.
The ship's tackle was made of sturdy ropes and wooden pulleys that withstood the harsh weather conditions of the high seas.
As the storm raged on, the crew struggled to keep the tackle from getting tangled and causing more damage.
Inspecting the tackle was a time-consuming task that required great attention to detail and a thorough knowledge of sailing equipment.