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1.verbTo force a person to the ground with the weight of one's own body, usually by jumping on top or slamming one's weight into him or her.
2.verbTo face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down."The government's measures to tackle crime were insufficient."
3.verbTo attempt to take away a ball.
4.verbTo bring a ball carrier to the ground.
5.verbTo "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
6.nounThe process by which something is tackled or dealt with.
7.nounThe tackle of a vessel.
8.nounThe harness for drawing a carriage.