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Tackle :: Tackle (n.) To supply with tackle.

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons..

Jeer :: "Jeer (n.) An assemblage or combination of tackles, for hoisting or lowering the lower yards of a ship..

Entackle :: Entackle (v. t.) To supply with tackle.

Jeer :: Jeer (n.) A gear; a tackle.

Tye :: Tye (n.) A chain or rope, one end of which passes through the mast, and is made fast to the center of a yard; the other end is attached to a tackle, by means of which the yard is hoisted or lowered..

Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem..

Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance between the two blocks of a tackle.

Swig :: Swig (n.) A tackle with ropes which are not parallel.

Top-tackle :: Top-tackle (n.) A tackle used in hoisting and lowering the topmast.

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle..

Cat :: Cat (n.) A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship.

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.

Crane :: Crane (n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick..

Garnet :: Garnet (n.) A tackle for hoisting cargo in our out.

Derrick :: Derrick (n.) A mast, spar, or tall frame, supported at the top by stays or guys, with suitable tackle for hoisting heavy weights, as stones in building..

Hal''yard :: Hal'yard (v. t.) A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc..

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