"shear legs" meaning in English

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        "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."
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        "(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."
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          "word": "sheers"
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          "code": "mi",
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          "word": "tokorangi"
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