gaff vs tackle

gaff and tackle both are nouns.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
gaff	Yes	No	No	No
tackle	Yes	No	Yes	No

gaff (noun)	tackle (noun)
an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish	(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground
a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail	(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock	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

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