Meaning of top-block | Babel Free
Definitions
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.
Examples
“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”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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