American football game vs tackle

American football game and tackle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
American football game	Yes	No	No	No
tackle	Yes	No	Yes	No

American football game (noun)	tackle (noun)
a game played by two teams of 11 players on a rectangular field 100 yards long; teams try to get possession of the ball and advance it across the opponents goal line in a series of (running or passing) plays	(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
	(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
	gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
	gear used in fishing
	the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

American football game (verb)	tackle (verb)
	seize and throw down an opponent player, who usually carries the ball
	put a harness
	accept as a challenge