jack block
jack block
J j Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jak blok]
- /dʒæk blɒk/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [jak blok]
- /dʒæk blɒk/
Definitions of jack block words
- noun jack block a block used in raising or lowering a topgallant yard. 1
- noun jack block (nautical) A block fixed in the topgallant or royal rigging, used for raising and lowering light masts and spars. 0
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Origin of jack block
First appearance:
before 1785 One of the 44% newest English words
First recorded in 1785-95
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Jack block
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
jack block popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 32% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 58% 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.
jack block usage trend in Literature
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