What part of speech is tackle?

"Tackle" can be several parts of speech, depending on how it's used in a sentence:

* Verb: Meaning to deal with, handle, or attempt to overcome something.

* Noun: Meaning a piece of equipment used for catching or securing something, especially in sports.

* Noun: Meaning a device used for securing a rope or cable.

Examples:

* Verb: We need to tackle this problem head-on.

* Noun: The football player made a great tackle.

* Noun: The boat's tackle was damaged in the storm.