hauling block
1Block and tackle — A block and tackle [ Tackle can be pronEng|ˈteɪkəl in this usage.] is a system of two or more pulleys with a rope or cable threaded between them, usually used to lift or pull heavy loads. TOC Overview Although used in many situations, they are… …
2block — blockable, adj. /blok/, n. 1. a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more flat or approximately flat faces. 2. a hollow masonry building unit of cement, terra cotta, etc.: a wall made of concrete blocks. 3. one of a set of cube… …
3block — [[t]blɒk[/t]] n. 1) bui a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usu. with one or more flat or approximately flat faces 2) bui a hollow masonry building unit of cement, terra cotta, etc 3) one of a set of cube shaped pieces used as a child s toy in… …
4block and tackle — Tackle Tac kle (?; sometimes improperly pronounced ?, especially by seamen), n. [OE. takel, akin to LG. & D. takel, Dan. takkel, Sw. tackel; perhaps akin to E. taw, v. t., or to take.] 1. Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights,… …
5block and tackle — noun Date: 1838 pulley blocks with associated rope or cable for hoisting or hauling …
6fly block — noun : a block whose position shifts to suit the working of the tackle with which it is connected; especially : the double upper block of the topsail halyards of a sailing ship * * * Mach., Naut. 1. (in a Spanish burton or the like) a block,… …
7fly block — Mach., Naut. 1. (in a Spanish burton or the like) a block, supported by a runner, through which the hauling part of the fall is rove. 2. any block that shifts with the movement of its tackle. [1835 45] * * * …
8blockand tackle — block and tackle Half the pull (p) is required to lift the weight (w) with a two single block and tackle unit. Precision Graphics n. An apparatus of pulley blocks and ropes or cables used for hauling and hoisting heavy objects. * * * …
9Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R …
10commercial fishing — Introduction the taking of fish and other seafood and resources from oceans, rivers, and lakes for the purpose of marketing them. Fishing is one of the oldest employments of humankind. Ancient heaps of discarded mollusk shells (shell… …
