tackle-n; 4 Senses

Sense Number 1: position in football played by a team member

Commentary: TACKLE[+person][+role][+position][+of_player][+football]
NOTE: refers to American football

Examples:
The tackles on their team all weigh over 250 pounds.
The college tackle is a straight-A student.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1, 4

Sense Number 2: the football play of stopping a player's movement by throwing him down

Commentary: TACKLE[+event][+play][+sports][+throwing_down][+player][+football]
NOTE: refers to American football

Examples:
The tackle of the quarterback is called a sack.
The tackle of the running back apparently knocked the wind out of him.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 5

Sense Number 3: fishing gear

Commentary: TACKLE[+artifact][+gear][+fishing]

Examples:
The sporting goods store had new fishing tackle on display in the window.
John is an avid sports fisherman who has quite an assortment of tackle.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 4: block and pulley mechanism

Commentary: TACKLE[+artifact][+mechanism][+block_and_pulley]

Examples:
The tackle on the boat's jib sail is showing signs of wear.
Heavy objects were lifted up from the factory floor by means of a tackle.

Mappings:
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2