The equipment required for a task or sport, especially fishing. He packed his fishing tackle before heading to the lake.
A player's attempt to take the ball from an opponent in a game such as football. The defender made a successful tackle to regain possession of the ball.
A mechanism consisting of ropes, pulleys, and hooks used for lifting or lowering heavy objects. The workers used a tackle to hoist the heavy machinery onto the truck.
A position in American football on the offensive or defensive line. He played as a defensive tackle for his college football team.