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Why is tackle a homograph?

"Tackle" is a homograph because it has two distinct meanings and two different pronunciations:

* Tackle (verb): This pronunciation rhymes with "wrestle" and refers to the act of grappling with something. For example, "The football player tackled the runner."

* Tackle (noun): This pronunciation rhymes with "buckle" and refers to equipment used for a specific task. For example, "The fisherman had a new tackle box."

Since the word has two distinct meanings and pronunciations, it qualifies as a homograph.

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