ground tackle

American  

noun

Nautical.

1. equipment, as anchors, chains, or windlasses, for mooring a vessel away from a pier or other fixed moorings.

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Etymology

Origin of ground tackle

First recorded in 1550–60

Example Sentences

The Fish Around has an accessible anchor locker that is divided three ways to separate chain and rope ground tackle and also features a PVC tube that locks the anchor into place.

From Time Magazine Archive

Commercial traffic is heavy and boat wakes can be problematic for undersized ground tackle.

From Time Magazine Archive

Chain lockers are accessible through watertight Freeman storm hatches on deck, and include plenty of stowage for more ground tackle, lines and fenders.

From Time Magazine Archive

An integrated through-pulpit anchor chute with windlass makes for easy deployment and recovery of ground tackle.

From Time Magazine Archive

I asked him if he was sure that his ground tackle was good.

From Hurricane Hurry by Kingston, William Henry Giles