top-block

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Synonyms: top block, stopblock, two-block

Antonyms: top block, stopblock, two-block

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|nautical}} A large [[ironbound]] [[block]] strapped with a [[hook]], and, when used, hung to an [[eyebolt]] in the [[cap]], used in [[sway]]ing and [[lower]]ing the [[topmast]].

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