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block and tackles

block and tackles is the plural of block and tackle.

Meaning of block and tackle

Noun

block and tackle (plural block and tackles or blocks and tackles)

  1. A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
    Synonyms:
    polyspast, muffle, hoisting-tackle
  2. (euphemistic) The underwear combination of stockings worn with a suspender belt.

Questions about block and tackles

What is block and tackles the plural of?
Block and tackles is the plural of block and tackle.

Words near block and tackles in the dictionary

  1. Blochian
  2. blochiid
  3. blochiids
  4. block
  5. block and tackle
  6. block and tackles
  7. block book
  8. block booking
  9. block bookings
  10. block books
  11. block capital

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