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Rigging Or Tackle Crossword Clue

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noun

• a toothed wheel that engages another toothed mechanism in order to change the speed or direction of transmitted motion

• wheelwork consisting of a connected set of rotating gears by which force is transmitted or motion or torque is changed

• a mechanism for transmitting motion for some specific purpose (as the steering gear of a vehicle)

• equipment consisting of miscellaneous articles needed for a particular operation or sport etc.

verb

• set the level or character of

42%7 Dishonestly manipulating tackle
noun

• gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails

• formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel

37%9 To tackle or tackle with determination
verb

• enter upon an activity or enterprise

• accept as a challenge

• promise to do or accomplish

• enter into a contractual arrangement

• accept as a charge

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