ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Burton

Definition & Meaning

Part of speech noun

Quick meaning: Burton is a noun meaning (archaic) An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.

Meaning

(archaic) An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.

More Meanings

  1. (archaic) Storage of cargo athwartships.

Word Forms

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