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ground tackle

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ground tackle [′grau̇nd ‚takĀ·əl]
(naval architecture)
The anchoring equipment on a ship.


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The forward cockpit, although small, has plenty of room for handling bow lines and ground tackle.
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.
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.
 
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