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top-blocks

top-blocks is the plural of top-block.

Meaning of top-block

Noun

top-block (plural top-blocks)

  1. 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.
    • 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 to1819, Darcy Lever, The Young Sea Officer's Sheet Anchor

Questions about top-blocks

What is top-blocks the plural of?
Top-blocks is the plural of top-block.

Words near top-blocks in the dictionary

  1. top-bill
  2. top-billed
  3. top-billing
  4. top-bills
  5. top-block
  6. top-blocks
  7. top-boot
  8. top-boots
  9. top-box
  10. top-boxes
  11. top-case

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