foretackle en · NOUN
Etymology
From fore- + tackle.
Meanings
- 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fore-tackle | alternative | lexicographic | |
| foretackles | Number=Plur | lexicographic |