ground tackle
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of ground tackle
First recorded in 1550–60
Example Sentences
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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
Easier to navigate than conventional sidedecks, the steps make it simple for your crew to go forward when it's time to handle lines or work the ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
The fo'c's'le is the crews' quarters in the bow of the vessel and on the deck above are located the windlass and related ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
Commercial traffic is heavy and boat wakes can be problematic for undersized ground tackle.
From Time Magazine Archive
For a long time they refused to credit the appalling truth that their case was all but hopeless,—anchored as they were close to a lee shore, with inadequate ground tackle, and an increasing gale.
From The Lifeboat by Ballantyne, R. M. (Robert Michael)
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