tackle-v; 3 Senses

Sense Number 1: Accept as a challenge or as a venture to dominate.

Examples:
I'll tackle this difficult task.
I'm wondering now if she will also tackle the horse show world!

Mappings:
VerbNet: confront-98
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: tackle.01
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 1

Sense Number 2: Seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries or controls the ball; seize an enemy.

Examples:
He tackled the quarterback on the first play.
He tackled the robber and retrieved his wallet.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 3

Sense Number 3: Put a harness on.

Commentary:
NOTE: Used for horse training.

Examples:
Once you have developed accuracy with both the left and right hands,
you can venture to tackle the horse.

Mappings:
VerbNet: NM
FrameNet: NP
PropBank: NM
WordNet 3.0 Sense Numbers: 2