double block

American  

noun

Machinery.

1. a block having two sheaves or pulleys.

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Example Sentences

Everyone groaned at the mention of the double block of studying, and I smiled, enjoying the camaraderie.

From Literature

The double block by defender Kerkez in the second half was sensational and epitomised the determination and this new-found belief that seems to running through veins of the Cherries at the moment.

From BBC

Tri and Katelyn Eichert teamed up for a double block to cut the deficit to 22-20, but Brockway stepped up once again with two kills — including the game winner.

From Seattle Times

England responded at last, Italy keeper Gianluigi Donnarumma producing a fine double block from Harry Kane, although the home side had chances of their own in a frenetic finale.

From BBC

The first set was a missed opportunity for Nebraska, which never trailed by more than three and staved off five set points for Stanford until a double block by Campbell and Gray denied Lexi Sun’s kill attempt for the winner.

From Washington Times