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tackle

/ˈtækəl/ · 6 letters · 6 distinct letters

  1. verb

    accept as a challenge

    I'll tackle this difficult task

  2. noun

    the person who plays that position on a football team

    the right tackle is a straight A student

  3. noun

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

  4. noun

    gear used in fishing

  5. noun

    (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage

    it takes a big man to play tackle

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