"gin block" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: gin blocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} gin block (plural gin blocks)
  1. A simple form of tackle block, having one wheel, over which a rope runs. Synonyms: monkey wheel, rubbish pulley, whip gin
    Sense id: en-gin_block-en-noun-nDW6Z9h~ Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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