Top-block
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Top-block is a noun meaning (nautical) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, used in swaying and lowering the topmast.
Meaning
(nautical) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, used in swaying and lowering the topmast.
Example Sentences
Underneath this Cap are Eye - bolts (b) , on each side : one is for the top Block, and the foremost one for the Fore Lift Block to hook to
Word Forms
- top-blocks
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include block, topmast, controller, top-rope, topcloth, chainbolt.
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