ground tackle

/graʊnd ˌtækəl/

Other forms: ground tackles

Definitions of ground tackle

1. noun

   a mechanical device that prevents a vessel from moving
   synonyms: anchor

   types:

   grapnel, grapnel anchor

   a light anchor for small boats

   mooring anchor

   an anchor used to hold a mooring buoy or a channel marker in place

   mushroom anchor

   an anchor used for semipermanent moorings; has a bowl-shaped head that will dig in however it falls

   sheet anchor, waist anchor

   spare anchor for use in emergency

   type of:

   claw, hook

   a mechanical device that is curved or bent to suspend or hold or pull something