a ship's rigging

an assembly of ropes and pulleys arranged to gain mechanical advantage for hoisting and pulling

the act or an instance of tackling in sport

in American football, either of the players second from the end of the front line of a defensive or offensive formation

to take hold of or grapple with (somebody or something), esp in an attempt to stop or restrain (them or it)

to take or attempt to take the ball from (an opposing player) in hockey or football

to seize and pull down or stop (an opposing player with the ball) in rugby or American football

to set about dealing with (a problem, etc)

to speak to (somebody) about a difficult matter

Someone is going to have to tackle her about her attitude some day