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leading block

[ lee-ding ]

noun

, Nautical.


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Word History and Origins

Origin of leading block1

First recorded in 1855–60
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Example Sentences

The Cat was in the coil of rope, and in whizzing through the leading block the rope cut off its tail.

In a large vessel, the leading block for tow rope can be fixed to the end of the quarter-boat's davits.

A leading block for the tow rope is placed on the deck by span or bolt a few feet in front of the brake.

The leading block on the yard may be fitted with a lizard, if thought necessary.

The leading block ship had been timed to pass the lighthouse twenty-five minutes after the Vindictive came alongside.

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