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Garnet :: Garnet (n.) A tackle for hoisting cargo in our out.

Swig :: Swig (n.) A tackle with ropes which are not parallel.

Fall :: Fall (n.) That part (as one of the ropes) of a tackle to which the power is applied in hoisting.

Jeer :: Jeer (n.) A gear; a tackle.

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.

Untackle :: Untackle (v. t.) To unbitch; to unharness.

Chockablock :: Chockablock (a.) Hoisted as high as the tackle will admit; brought close together, as the two blocks of a tackle in hoisting..

Whipper :: Whipper (n.) One who raises coal or merchandise with a tackle from a chip's hold.

Cat :: Cat (n.) A strong tackle used to draw an anchor up to the cathead of a ship.

Runner :: Runner (n.) A rope rove through a block and used to increase the mechanical power of a tackle.

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

Davit :: Davit (n.) Curved arms of timber or iron, projecting over a ship's side of stern, having tackle to raise or lower a boat, swing it in on deck, rig it out for lowering, etc.; -- called also boat davits..

Frap :: Frap (v. t.) To draw together; to bind with a view to secure and strengthen, as a vessel by passing cables around it; to tighten; as a tackle by drawing the lines together..

Hal''yard :: Hal'yard (v. t.) A rope or tackle for hoisting or lowering yards, sails, flags, etc..

Sling :: Sling (v. t.) To pass a rope round, as a cask, gun, etc., preparatory to attaching a hoisting or lowering tackle..

Crane :: Crane (n.) A machine for raising and lowering heavy weights, and, while holding them suspended, transporting them through a limited lateral distance. In one form it consists of a projecting arm or jib of timber or iron, a rotating post or base, and the necessary tackle, windlass, etc.; -- so called from a fancied similarity between its arm and the neck of a crane See Illust. of Derrick..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used..

Cat''s-paw :: Cat's-paw (n.) A particular hitch or turn in the bight of a rope, into which a tackle may be hooked..

Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

Tug :: Tug (n.) An iron hook of a hoisting tub, to which a tackle is affixed..

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