ground tackle

Found in Anh - Anh (Wordnet)

Definition Noun : A mechanical device, or a set of such devices, used to secure a vessel (such as a ship or boat) in place by connecting it to the bed of a body of water, thereby preventing it from moving freely due to wind or current. Usage "Ground tackle" refers collectively to the equipment used for anchoring. This typically includes the anchor itself, the chain (rode), and associated connec...