top-block

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top-block (plural top-blocks)

  1. (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.
    • 1819, Darcy Lever, The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor:
      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

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