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WINDING-TACKLE

\wˈa͡ɪndɪŋtˈakə͡l], \wˈa‍ɪndɪŋtˈakə‍l], \w_ˈaɪ_n_d_ɪ_ŋ_t_ˈa_k_əl]\

Definitions of WINDING-TACKLE

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.

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A tackle consisting of one fixed triple block, and one double or triple movable block, used principally to hoist up any weighty materials.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

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