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p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tackle
n.
To begin to deal with; as, to tackle the problem.
imp. & p. p.
of Tackle
n.
Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
n.
Instruments of action; as, fishing tackling.
v. t.
To change the direction of (a vessel) when sailing closehauled, by putting the helm alee and shifting the tacks and sails so that she will proceed to windward nearly at right angles to her former course.
n.
A tackle used in hoisting and lowering the topmast.
n.
To supply with tackle.
n.
One who tacks.
a. & n.
See Tacky.
v. i.
To change the direction of a vessel by shifting the position of the helm and sails; also (as said of a vessel), to have her direction changed through the shifting of the helm and sails. See Tack, v. t., 4.
n.
One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee.
v. t.
Especially, to attach or secure in a slight or hasty manner, as by stitching or nailing; as, to tack together the sheets of a book; to tack one piece of cloth to another; to tack on a board or shingle; to tack one piece of metal to another by drops of solder.
v. t.
The direction of a vessel in regard to the trim of her sails; as, the starboard tack, or port tack; -- the former when she is closehauled with the wind on her starboard side; hence, the run of a vessel on one tack; also, a change of direction.
pl.
of Tacksman
n.
To fasten or attach, as with a tackle; to harness; as, to tackle a horse into a coach or wagon.
n.
To seize; to lay hold of; to grapple; as, a wrestler tackles his antagonist; a dog tackles the game.
imp. & p. p.
of Tack
a.
Made of ropes tacked together.
p. pr. & vb. n.
of Tack
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