leading block
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of leading block
First recorded in 1855–60
Example Sentences
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Mr. Gibney fell upon the main to'gallan'-s'l leads like a demon, carried them through the leading block to the winch head, turned over the winch and sheeted home the main-to'-gallan'-s'l.
From Captain Scraggs or, The Green-Pea Pirates by Grant, Gordon
The leading block ship had been timed to pass the lighthouse twenty-five minutes after the Vindictive came alongside.
From The Boy Allies with the Victorious Fleets Or, the Fall of the German Navy by Hayes, Clair W. (Clair Wallace)
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