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Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

block and tackle

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.08 in modern English

Syllables
block- and -tack-le
IPA
29
Scrabble Score
14
Letters
4
Syllables
10
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

noun

The underwear combination of stockings worn with a suspender belt.

Inflected Forms

block and tackles (plural) blocks and tackles (plural)

Phrases

belt and braces block tackle

Frequently Paired Words

belt and braces block tackle come-along winch

Synonyms

polyspast muffle hoisting-tackle

Questions

What does block and tackle mean?
A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.

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