| Dictionary, Encyclopedia and Thesaurus - The Free Dictionary 1,811,215,851 visitors served. |
|
Dictionary/ thesaurus | Medical dictionary | Legal dictionary | Financial dictionary | Acronyms | Idioms | Encyclopedia | Wikipedia encyclopedia | ? |
tackle |
Also found in: Dictionary/thesaurus, Wikipedia | 0.05 sec. |
|
tackle 1. any mechanical system for lifting or pulling, esp an arrangement of ropes and pulleys designed to lift heavy weights 2. Nautical the halyards and other running rigging aboard a vessel 3. American football a defensive lineman tackle [′tak·əlor′tāk·əl (naval usage)] (mechanical engineering) Any arrangement of ropes and pulleys to gain a mechanical advantage. (naval architecture) An assemblage of lines and blocks in which the line passes through more than one block. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
|
| ? Mentioned in | ? References in periodicals archive | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants must bring their own fishing gear, including stringers. For instance, the law will require the secretary of commerce to strictly define what would constitute violations of international agreements on heavily fished species and on potentially damaging fishing gear. Chapters cover differences between types of machines, using software to transmit designs, how to apply stabilizers and tools, the proper steps for a novice to get started, and advanced projects including embellishments for denim, ideal items for babies, decorations for fishing gear, and more. |
| Encyclopedia |
| Free Tools: |
For surfers:
Free toolbar & extensions |
Word of the Day |
Help
For webmasters: Free content | Linking | Lookup box | Double-click lookup | Partner with us |
|---|