Tackling

(Isa. 33:23), the ropes attached to the mast of a ship. In Acts 27:19 this word means generally the furniture of the ship or the “gear” (27:17), all that could be removed from the ship.

TACK'LING. Isa 33:23; Acts 27:19. Strictly, in the former passage, it is used for the ropes attached to the mast; in the latter it is used loosely, and imports the sails, cordage, baggage, and indeed all the instruments of sailing except the anchors or what was indispensable to the preservation of the ship.

TACK'LING. Isa 33:23; Acts 27:19. Strictly, in the former passage, it is used for the ropes attached to the mast; in the latter it is used loosely, and imports the sails, cordage, baggage, and indeed all the instruments of sailing except the anchors or what was indispensable to the preservation of the ship.

Part of speech: noun (n.)

1. Furniture of the masts and yards of a vessel, as cordage, sails, etc.

2. Instruments of action; as, fishing tackling. Walton.

3. The straps and fixures adjusted to an animal, by which he draws a carriage, or the like; harness.