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traveling block

traveling block
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Definitions of traveling block words

  • noun traveling block (in a hoisting tackle) the block hooked to and moving with the load. 1
  • noun traveling block A traveling block is a set of sheaves (=pulleys) which forms part of a system in the derrick for lowering and lifting heavy things into or out of the wellbore. 0

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Parts of speech for Traveling block

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

traveling block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 31% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data about 61% 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.

traveling block usage trend in Literature

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