"shear legs" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-|head=shear legs}} shear legs (uncountable)
  1. (nautical) A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships. Wikipedia link: Sheers Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Nautical Synonyms: sheers, shearlegs, sheerlegs, sheer legs Translations (device for lifting heavy weights): tokorangi (Maori)

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