quarter block

Questions

What does quarter block mean?

A block fitted under the quarters of a yard on each side of the slings, through which the clewlines and sheets are reeved.

How to pronounce quarter block

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “quarter block”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “quarter block”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “quarter block” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.