Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

top-block

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.80 in modern English

Syllables: top-block
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

8

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

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.

Example Sentences

"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 to"

Inflected Forms

top-blocks (plural)

Questions

What does top-block mean?: 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.

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