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 foredeck's sunpad will please the sybarites, while Master and Commander types will appreciate how ground tackle and windlass are hidden under a deck hatch�no anchor pulpit is required.

From Time Magazine Archive

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

I use lithium grease on seacock mechanisms and ground tackle shackles.

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

It includes such subjects as handling ground tackle, handling lines and taking soundings, and use of the lead line; handling sails, engine troubles that may be avoided, care of the gasoline motor and yachting etiquette.

From Apple Growing by Burritt, M. C.