paraphernalia vs tackle

paraphernalia and tackle both are nouns.

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

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

paraphernalia: equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.
tackle: gear used in fishing

Other hyponyms of paraphernalia include fishing gear, fishing rig, fishing tackle, rig, kit, outfit, regalia, rig, rigging, saddlery, stable gear, tack.

paraphernalia (noun)	tackle (noun)
equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.	(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

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