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block and tackle

block and tack·le
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [blok and tak-uh l or for 2–4, tey-kuh l]
    • /blɒk ænd ˈtæk əl or for 2–4, ˈteɪ kəl/
    • /blɒk ənd ˈtækl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [blok and tak-uh l or for 2–4, tey-kuh l]
    • /blɒk ænd ˈtæk əl or for 2–4, ˈteɪ kəl/

Definitions of block and tackle words

  • noun block and tackle a hoisting device in which a rope or chain is passed around a pair of blocks containing one or more pulleys. The upper block is secured overhead and the lower block supports the load, the effort being applied to the free end of the rope or chain 3
  • noun block and tackle an arrangement of one or more pulley blocks, with rope or cables, providing significant mechanical advantage for pulling or hoisting large, heavy objects 3
  • noun block and tackle the ropes or chains and blocks used in a hoisting tackle. 1
  • noun block and tackle A system of two or more pulleys (the tackles) each enclosed by a housing (the block) with a rope or cable threaded between them, usually used to lift or pull heavy loads. 0
  • noun block and tackle (euphemistic) human male external genitalia. 0
See all 5 definitions of block and tackle

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Origin of block and tackle

First appearance:

before 1830
One of the 36% newest English words
First recorded in 1830-40

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Parts of speech for Block and tackle

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
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block and tackle popularity

This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 29% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data about 74% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for block and tackle

noun block and tackle

  • winch — the crank or handle of a revolving machine.
Just one Synonym for block and tackle

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