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blocks and tackles

blocks 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 blocks and tackles

What is blocks and tackles the plural of?
Blocks and tackles is the plural of block and tackle.

Words near blocks and tackles in the dictionary

  1. blockprinters
  2. blockprints
  3. blockquote
  4. blockquotes
  5. blocks
  6. blocks and tackles
  7. blocks of chocolate
  8. blocks of flats
  9. blocks off
  10. blocks out
  11. blocks the box

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