"luff tackle" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: luff tackles [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} luff tackle (plural luff tackles)
  1. (nautical) A purchase composed of a double and single block and fall, used for various purposes. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-luff_tackle-en-noun-lbe5Lqgl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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