football play vs tackle

tackle vs football play

football play and tackle both are nouns.

football play is not a verb while tackle is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
football play	Yes	No	No	No
tackle	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, tackle is a hyponym of football play; that is, tackle is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than football play:

football play: (American football) a play by the offensive team
tackle: (American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground

Other hyponyms of football play include audible, touchback, run, running, running game, running play, pass, passing, passing game, passing play, power play, handoff.

football play (noun)	tackle (noun)
(American football) a play by the offensive team	(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

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

Difference between football play and tackle

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