tackle

noun

The equipment used in a particular activity, especially in fishing; gear.

A system of ropes and blocks for raising and lowering weights of rigging and pulleys for applying tension.

A rope and its pulley.

The act of stopping an opposing player carrying the ball, especially by forcing the opponent to the ground, as in football or Rugby.

The act of obstructing a player in order to cause loss of possession of the ball, as in soccer.