gin block

G g

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin blok]
- /dʒɪn blɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [jin blok]
- /dʒɪn blɒk/

Definitions of gin block words

noun gin block a block having a large sheave in an open metal frame, used especially to support a cargo whip. 1
noun gin block A simple form of tackle block, having one wheel, over which a rope runs. 0

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Origin of gin block

First appearance:

before 1870

One of the 26% newest English words

First recorded in 1870-75

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Gin block

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Gin block

gin block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 69% 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.

gin block usage trend in Literature

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