burton

Meaning

  1. An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
  2. Storage of cargo athwartships.

Synonyms

compound pulley

tackle-block

pulley block

pulley tackle

set of pulleys

Spanish barton

extension hand wheel block

Frequency

C1

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