HyperDic: ground_tackle

English > 1 sense of the expression ground tackle:
NOUNartifactground tackle, anchora mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
English > ground tackle: 1 sense > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving.
Synonymanchor
Part ofvessel, watercraftA craft designed for water transportation / transportation
Partsfluke, flueFlat bladelike projection on the arm of an anchor
shank, stemcylinder forming a long narrow part of something
Narrowergrapnel, grapnel anchorA light anchor for small boats
mooring anchorAn anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place
mushroom anchorAn anchor used for semipermanent moorings
sheet anchor, waist anchorspare anchor for use in emergency
Broaderhook, clawA mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something
Spanishancla, áncora
Catalanàncora

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