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ground tackle

American  

noun

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


Etymology

Origin of ground tackle

First recorded in 1550–60

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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

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

Usable sidedecks and a walk-through windshield lead to the fully concealed and weather-protected ground tackle.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

In the heavy storm that raged for some time the great ship had need of good ground tackle.

From Heimskringla, or the Chronicle of the Kings of Norway by Snorri Sturluson

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