gear consisting of ropes etc. supporting a ship's masts and sails
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formation of masts, spars, sails, etc., on a vessel
source: WordNet 3.0
DRess; tackle; especially (Naut.), the ropes, chains, etc., that support the masts and spars of a vessel, and serve as purchases for adjusting the sails, etc. See Illustr. of Ship and Sails.
