tackle vs gaff

tackle and gaff both are nouns.

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

tackle (noun)	gaff (noun)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground	an iron hook with a handle; used for landing large fish
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards	a spar rising aft from a mast to support the head of a quadrilateral fore-and-aft sail
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails	a sharp metal spike or spur that is fastened to the leg of a gamecock
gear used in fishing
the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

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