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n. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block. Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons. (Naut.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used. Fall and tackle. See Pulley.

 - Fishing tackle. See under Fishing, adj.

 - Ground tackle (Naut.), anchors, cables, etc.

 - Gun tackle, the apparatus or appliances for hauling cannon ...