"jack block" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: jack blocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} jack block (plural jack blocks)
  1. (nautical) A block fixed in the topgallant or royal rigging, used for raising and lowering light masts and spars. Categories (topical): Nautical
    Sense id: en-jack_block-en-noun-tAvqhnaf Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: nautical, transport

Inflected forms

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