"Puretic power block" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: Puretic power blocks [plural]
Etymology: Invented by a Croatian fisherman, Mario Puratić. Head templates: {{en-noun|head=Puretic power block}} Puretic power block (plural Puretic power blocks)
  1. A mechanized winch used to haul nets on fishing vessels, easier to manipulate than a purse seine. Wikipedia link: Puretic power block

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