jarcia — meaning in English
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English meaning
Senses
jarcia is used for these senses in English:
- block and tackle A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
- rigging Dress; tackle; especially (nautical) , the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a sailing vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc.
- tackle (fishing, uncountable) Equipment (rod, reel, line, lure, etc.) used when angling.
rigging — full definition
- noun The ropes, chains, and cables that support a ship's masts and sails.
- noun The dishonest manipulation of an outcome, such as an election or a market.
tackle — full definition
- verb To confront and deal with a difficult problem or task head-on.
- verb To physically bring an opponent to the ground or take the ball from them, as in rugby, football, or soccer.
- noun Equipment or gear, especially for fishing, or the act of tackling an opponent in sport.