Usually means: Pulley system for sail adjustment.
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  1. luff tackle: Merriam-Webster
  2. luff-tackle, luff tackle: Wordnik
  3. luff tackle: Wiktionary
  4. luff tackle: Infoplease Dictionary
  5. Luff tackle, luff tackle: Dictionary.com
  6. luff tackle: FreeDictionary.org
  7. Luff tackle: TheFreeDictionary.com

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Definitions from Wiktionary (luff tackle)

▸ noun:  (nautical) A purchase composed of a double and single block and fall, used for various purposes.

Similar:
luff, fall, tackle block, sister block, relieving tackle, gin block, tail block, tackle, Cunningham, block, more...

Opposite:
lee tackle, downhaul, sheet tackle

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Similar:
luff, fall, tackle block, sister block, relieving tackle, gin block, tail block, tackle, Cunningham, block, more...

Opposite:
lee tackle, downhaul, sheet tackle



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