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double block

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noun

Machinery.
  1. a block having two sheaves or pulleys.


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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 • Dec. 10, 2023

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 • Nov. 19, 2022

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 • Sep. 23, 2022

Davis convinced Trojan coach Don Clark to implement a new blocking scheme which a former player described in Los Angeles magazine as "a kind of hit-'em-and-then-hit-'em-again double block."

From Chicago Tribune • Oct. 8, 2011

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

From "Glitch" by Laura Martin

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