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Overreach :: Overreach (v. i.) To sail on one tack farther than is necessary.

Top-tackle :: Top-tackle (n.) A tackle used in hoisting and lowering the topmast.

Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..

Clutch :: Clutch (n.) Any device for gripping an object, as at the end of a chain or tackle..

Thysanoptera :: Thysanoptera (n. pl.) A division of insects, considered by some writers a distinct order, but regarded by others as belonging to the Hemiptera. They are all of small size, and have narrow, broadly fringed wings with rudimentary nervures. Most of the species feed upon the juices of plants, and some, as those which attack grain, are very injurious to crops. Called also Physopoda. See Thrips..

Assault :: Assault (n.) A violent onset or attack with physical means, as blows, weapons, etc.; an onslaught; the rush or charge of an attacking force; onset; as, to make assault upon a man, a house, or a town..

Angle :: Angle (n.) A fishhook; tackle for catching fish, consisting of a line, hook, and bait, with or without a rod..

Caribe :: Caribe (n.) A south American fresh water fish of the genus Serrasalmo of many species, remarkable for its voracity. When numerous they attack man or beast, often with fatal results..

Arest :: Arest (n.) A support for the spear when couched for the attack.

Coronary :: Coronary (n.) Informal shortening of coronary thrombosis, also used generally to mean heart attack..

Invasion :: Invasion (n.) The incoming or first attack of anything hurtful or pernicious; as, the invasion of a disease..

Expose :: Expose (v. t.) To lay bare; to lay open to attack, danger, or anything objectionable; to render accessible to anything which may affect, especially detrimentally; to make liable; as, to expose one's self to the heat of the sun, or to cold, insult, danger, or ridicule; to expose an army to destruction or defeat..

Besetting :: Besetting (a.) Habitually attacking, harassing, or pressing upon or about; as, a besetting sin..

Stackage :: Stack (n.) To lay in a conical or other pile; to make into a large pile; as, to stack hay, cornstalks, or grain; to stack or place wood..

Tacker :: Tacker (n.) One who tacks.

Defensive :: Defensive (a.) Carried on by resisting attack or aggression; -- opposed to offensive; as, defensive war..

Mantelet :: Mantelet (n.) A musket-proof shield of rope, wood, or metal, which is sometimes used for the protection of sappers or riflemen while attacking a fortress, or of gunners at embrasures; -- now commonly written mantlet..

Rampant :: Rampant (v.) Rising with fore paws in the air as if attacking; -- said of a beast of prey, especially a lion. The right fore leg and right hind leg should be raised higher than the left..

Tacksman :: Tacksman (n.) One who holds a tack or lease from another; a tenant, or lessee..

Fish-block :: Fish-block (n.) See Fish-tackle.

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