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ground tackle

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Noun1.ground tackleground tackle - a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
anchor
flue, fluke - flat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
grapnel anchor, grapnel - a light anchor for small boats
claw, hook - a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
mooring anchor - an anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place
mushroom anchor - an anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls
shank, stem - cylinder forming a long narrow part of something
sheet anchor, waist anchor - spare anchor for use in emergency
vessel, watercraft - a craft designed for water transportation


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The forward cockpit, although small, has plenty of room for handling bow lines and ground tackle.
Nimble Nomad 24 by Hornor, Jack / BOAT/U.S. Magazine
Although the foredeck is only five feet long from the bow to the forward end of the cabin trunk, there is room for storage of ground tackle and handling dock lines, if not sun bathing.
Duffy 35 by BOAT/U.S. Magazine
The foredeck is large enough for sail handling and ground tackle, side decks wide enough for safe passage and the cockpit is large enough to accommodate four adults.
Cape Dory 28 by Hornor, Jack / BOAT/U.S. Magazine
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