English Dictionary

reef-tackle

noun

(nautical) The ropes that are tightened to reef a sail or loosened to fully extend it.

The reef-tackle was used to secure the boat to the dock.

意味（1）

(nautical) The ropes that are tightened to reef a sail or loosened to fully extend it.

topsail yards down upon the caps, and sails flapping and beating against the masts; and starboard watch hauling out the reef-tackles of the main topsail.