foretackle Definition
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A heavy narrow spar or sparlike beam used as a tackle or a prop in loading or unloading vessels; often in the form of a lever with wheel or ratchet to give a mechanical advantage in hoisting weights.
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A heavy narrow spar or sparlike beam used as a tackle or a prop in loading or unloading vessels; often in the form of a lever with wheel or ratchet to give a mechanical advantage in hoisting weights.
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