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Football Either of these positions.
from The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language, 4th Edition
Football One of two defensive linemen positioned to the inside of either end.
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Football One of two offensive linemen positioned between the guard and the end on either side of the ball.
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Nautical A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.
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verb-transitive
Sports To obstruct (a player with the ball) in order to cause loss of possession of the ball.
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Sports To stop (an opponent carrying the ball), especially by forcing the opponent to the ground.
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To engage or deal with: tackle a perplexing problem.
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To grab hold of and wrestle with (an opponent).
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To harness (a horse).
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verb-intransitive
Sports To tackle an opponent in possession of the ball.
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verb
To attach or secure with or as if with tackle.
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To seize, take hold of, or grapple with especially with the intention of stopping or subduing.
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To seize and throw down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in football.
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To set about dealing with.
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To tackle an opposing player in football.
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