ground swells - Swells that become shorter and steeper as they approach the shore due to shallow water.
ground tackle - The anchor and its rode or chain and any other gear used to make the boat fast.
ground swells - Waves that become steeper and shorter as they approach the shore.
ground tackle - All gear associated with the anchoring of a ship; its anchor, anchor line and shackles.
Ground Swells:
(1) Long wave formations during calm or light air formed by waves running into shoaling water.
(2) A sudden swell or rise of water near the shore that often occurs in otherwise calm conditions.
deep water forming breakers on the shore as they crest and curl over surge Rising and falling of the sea, usually due to wave action swamp When a boat that fills with water from over the sides; See flounder swells or ground swells ...
 See also: Chain, Shore, Swell, Gaff, Boat
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