Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block, in which case the full appratus is referred to as a block and tackle.
Any instruments of action; an apparatus by which an object is moved or operated; gear; as, fishing tackle, hunting tackle; formerly, specifically, weapons.
The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used.
An arrangement of blocks (usually two blocks) with connecting lines to increase force when a line is pulled. A three-part tackle has three moving line segments between the blocks, it is also called a "luff tackle". Pronounced "Tay-k'l".
The running rigging or ropes used in working the sails with their pulleys. An arrangement consisting of a rope and pulley block used to obtain a purchase in shifting a cannon.
Blocks and ropes used for various purposes, such as "reef tackle".
Traditionally pronounced "tay-kle," it refers to gear on deck in general or, specifically, to blocks and their associated lines-as in "block-and-tackle." The word comes from the Middle Dutch taekel, meaning tackle, and from which the pronunciation was derived.
Blocks, ropes, pulleys, etc.
gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
an assembly of blocks and lines used to gain a mechanical advantage in lifting and pulling
Line rigged through and around pulleys (blocks) to increase the effect of pull applied.
arrangement of ropes and blocks to give mechanical advantage; a purchase, that is, a rig of lines and pulleys to increase available hauling force. Pronounced "take-el".
A pair of blocks through which is rove a rope to provide an advantageous purchase for lifting, moving or securing heavy loads, as in raising sails or trimming sails to the wind.
To bring down another player, i.e., to sack the quarterback is to tackle him. Also an offensive position. There are two tackles, one outside each guard, whose job is to block the onrushing defensive line and open up holes for a runner.
arrangement such as blocks and falls to gain mechanical advantage for lifting and lowering heavy weights; also known as purchase
Also called block and tackle. A means of gaining leverage by a line run through one or more blocks; usually two or more. The number of lines which support the load determine the mechanical advantage.
A combination of blocks and line to increase mechanical advantage.
Ropes and pulleys used for lifting heavy loads.
a player position on both the offensive and defensive lines; there is usually a left and right offensive tackle, and a left and right defensive tackle; See also tackling.
A system of blocks and rope arranged to decrease the effort required to move a load or object.
The process of bringing a player down to the ground with your hands. It also refers to a specific position on each line, responsible for blocking and tackling ball carriers.
A line run back and forth between two blocks to produce mechanical advantage, enabling a line to be hauled with greater force. (See illustration.)
rigging; ropes and pulleys used to hoist objects.
Lines used with blocks in order move heavy objects.
A tackle is the strong position on the offensive line. They power their blocks with quick steps and maneuverability. The tackles are mostly in charge of the outside protection.