To face or deal with, attempting to overcome or fight down.
To "hit on" or pursue a person that one is interested in.
To bring a ball carrier to the ground.
To attempt to take away a ball.
To 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 them.
Any instance in which one person intercepts another and forces them to the ground.
A device for grasping an object and an attached means of moving it, as a rope and hook.
A block and tackle.
A man's genitalia.
Equipment, gear, gadgetry.
A play where a player attempts to take control over the ball from an opponent, as in rugby or football.
Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
An offensive line position between a guard and an end: offensive tackle; a person playing that position.
A play where a defender brings the ball carrier to the ground.
Clothing.
A defensive position between two defensive ends: defensive tackle; a person playing that position.
To upset; to anger or distress.
To dissolve (a partnership or corporation) and liquidate its assets.
To wind (rope, string, mainsprings, etc.) completely.
To put (a clock, watch, etc.) in a state of renewed or continued motion by winding the spring or other energy-storage mechanism.
To end up; to arrive or result.
To tighten (someone or something) by winding or twisting.
To increase (in some aspect).
To roll up (a car window or well bucket, etc., by cranking).
To play a prank (on); to take the mickey (out of) or mock.
To excite.
To make the preparatory movements for a certain kind of pitch.
To conclude, complete, or finish (something).