English Explanatory Dictionary

foretackle

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay.

Word forms

foretackle foretackles fore-tackle

Etymology

From fore- + tackle.

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