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noun
A kind of block with an opening in one side to receive the bight of a rope.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: nautical, transport
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noun
A block equipped with a hook that hooks a cable so that it can be doubled back on itself in order to double the load carrying ability of the cable.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: fairlead
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