ground tackle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ground tackle
First recorded in 1550–60
Example Sentences
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First, head into the wind; then, let go with the ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
The 23FS is a very functional boat, thanks in part to a redesigned anchor locker that is accessed on the top of the foredeck, allowing for quick and easy deployment of ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
Molded steps at the helm lead to the walk-through windshield and, forward, a pair of sunpads and the ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
Here are some additional ground tackle tips: 1.
From Time Magazine Archive
"We have no hope left us, but to anchor; our ground tackle may yet bring her up."
From The Pilot by James Fenimore Cooper
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