ground tackle

Questions

What does ground tackle mean?

Equipment, such as anchors, cables, or windlasses, for mooring a vessel away from a pier or other fixed moorings.

How to pronounce ground tackle

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “ground tackle”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “ground tackle”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “ground tackle” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.