tackle vs lineman

lineman vs tackle

tackle and lineman both are nouns.

tackle is a verb but lineman is not a verb.

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

As nouns, lineman is a hypernym of tackle; that is, lineman is a word with a broader meaning than tackle:

tackle: (American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards
lineman: (American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage

As nouns, lineman is a hypernym of tackle; that is, lineman is a word with a broader meaning than tackle:

tackle: the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team
lineman: one of the players on the line of scrimmage

tackle (noun)	lineman (noun)
(American football) grasping an opposing player with the intention of stopping by throwing to the ground	(American football) the position of a player on a football team who is stationed on the line of scrimmage
(American football) a position on the line of scrimmage, typically opposite one of the offensive guards	one of the players on the line of scrimmage
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails	a person who installs or repairs electrical or telephone lines
gear used in fishing	the surveyor who marks positions with a range pole
the person who plays offensive or defensive tackle on a football team

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

Difference between tackle and lineman

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