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Pronunciation varies by accent · noun
(nautical) The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay..
Use fore tackle when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Fore tackle means (nautical) The tackle that attaches or hooks on to the pendant (on a masthead or foremast) for the purposes of hoisting, tautening, or securing a stay..
The closest synonym depends on the sentence and intended sense.
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
Use fore tackle where its definition matches the intended context.
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