tackle - Similar and Opposite Words

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Noun

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

Synonyms

• tackle

More generic

• football play

Noun

(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

Synonyms

• tackle

More generic

• lineman

Related

• eleven
• football team

Noun

gear used in fishing

Synonyms

• fishing gear
• fishing rig
• fishing tackle
• rig
• tackle

More generic

• appurtenance
• gear
• paraphernalia

Related

• gig

Related

• bob
• bobber
• bobfloat
• cork
• fishgig
• fishhook
• fishing line
• fishing pole
• fishing rod
• fizgig
• gaff
• gig
• harpoon
• lance
• landing net
• reel
• spear
• spinner

Noun

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

Synonyms

• rigging
• tackle

More generic

• appurtenance
• gear
• paraphernalia

Noun

the person who plays that position on a football team

Synonyms

• tackle

More generic

• lineman

Verb

seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball

Synonyms

• tackle

More generic

• aggress
• attack

Verb

put a harness

Synonyms

• harness
• tackle

More generic

• attach

More specific

• inspan

Verb

accept as a challenge

Synonyms

• tackle
• take on
• undertake

More generic

• confront
• face
• face up

More specific

• rise

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