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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