luff tackle
a tackle having a double block and a single block, giving a mechanical advantage of three or four, neglecting friction, depending on which is the standing and which is the running block.
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How to use luff tackle in a sentence
In a few minutes, I had a string of the savages hold of the mast-rope, forward, a luff-tackle being applied.
Afloat And Ashore | James Fenimore CooperOne luff-tackle applied to the fall of another, to afford an increase of purchase.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry SmythA luff-tackle upon the fall of another luff-tackle is called luff-upon-luff.
The Seaman's Friend | Richard Henry DanaA luff-tackle purchase, with a hook in the end of the single block, and a tail to the upper end of the double block.
The Sailor's Word-Book | William Henry SmythUse either a gun tackle or luff tackle—the latter is preferable—and be sure to give it plenty of drift.
On Yachts and Yacht Handling | Thomas Fleming Day
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