sheerlegs
[ sheer-legz ]
Origin of sheerlegs
1Words Nearby sheerlegs
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British Dictionary definitions for sheerlegs
sheerlegs
shearlegs
/ (ˈʃɪəˌlɛɡz) /
noun
(functioning as singular) a device for lifting heavy weights consisting of two or more spars lashed together at the upper ends from which a lifting tackle is suspended: Also called: shears
Origin of sheerlegs
1C19: variant of shear legs
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