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leading block

[ lee-ding ]

/ ˈli dɪŋ /

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noun Nautical.

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Origin of leading block

First recorded in 1855–60

Words nearby leading block

lead glaze, lead-in, leading, leading aircraftman, leading article, leading block, leading coefficient, leading dog, leading edge, leading indicators, leading lady

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How to use leading block in a sentence

The Cat was in the coil of rope, and in whizzing through the leading block the rope cut off its tail.
The Book of Cats|Charles H. Ross
In a large vessel, the leading block for tow rope can be fixed to the end of the quarter-boat's davits.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare|C. W. Sleeman
A leading block for the tow rope is placed on the deck by span or bolt a few feet in front of the brake.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare|C. W. Sleeman
The leading block on the yard may be fitted with a lizard, if thought necessary.
Torpedoes and Torpedo Warfare|C. W. Sleeman

The leading block ship had been timed to pass the lighthouse twenty-five minutes after the Vindictive came alongside.
The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets|Robert L. Drake