foretackle

foretackle

English

Alternative forms

  • fore-tackle

Etymology

From fore- +‎ tackle.

Noun

foretackle (plural foretackles)

  1. (nautical) 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.
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