Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

jack block

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.55 in modern English

Syllables: jack- block
IPA

30

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A block fixed in the topgallant or royal rigging, used for raising and lowering light masts and spars.

Inflected Forms

jack blocks (plural)

Questions

What does jack block mean?: A block fixed in the topgallant or royal rigging, used for raising and lowering light masts and spars.

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