GUN TACKLE


Meaning of GUN TACKLE in English

Naut.

a tackle composed of a fall rove through two single blocks and secured to one of them so as to secure a mechanical advantage of two or three, neglecting friction, depending on the arrangement. See diag. under tackle .

[ 1785-95 ]

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