In rugby union, a player must be brought to ground for a tackle to be completed.
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Ground tackle includes equipment such as mooring winches, windlasses, and anchors.
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I spun the wheel and luffed sails, and we came up broadside to a 50-foot dragger hauling ground tackle on a high line off the stern.
From the washingtonpost.com
Stand your ground Left tackle Jason Peters, who made the Pro Bowl for the third straight year, has tremendous talent but lacks discipline.
From the delawareonline.com
When there is a need for pinpoint accuracy over a deepwater reef, the ground tackle can be deployed by accessing the capstan through the forward hatch and putting it into free fall.
From the stuff.co.nz
The big hits and hunger to get off the ground and tackle were as in-your-face as league.
From the canberratimes.com.au
Vagenas was on the ground in pain after a tackle that didn't appear malicious.
From the dailynews.com
The Irish idea is to hold the ball carrier off the ground after the tackle and then rob him.
From the guardian.co.uk
The 22-year-old pivot brought him to the ground with a textbook low tackle.