Alternative form of autoblock

Alternative form of autoblock

A simple form of tackle block, having one wheel, over which a rope runs.

(nautical) A small single block strapped with a swivel..

(nautical) A block fitted under the quarters of a yard on each side of the slings, through which the clewlines and sheets are reeved.

(nautical) A long tackle block having two sheaves of different diameters in the same plane, instead of side by side as in a common double block.

(nautical) Any of the blocks at the topmast and topgallant-mast heads, for the studding-sail halyards.

(nautical) A block with two sheaves, one above the other, and at right angles to each other.

(sewing) A block of a hard material used to flatten seams by clapping or pounding the seam with the block against a hard surface.

An Asian percussion instrument made of hollow wood with a large slit.