Terminology from the Age of Sail

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Search result for definition: block
Block: A wooden or metal case in which one or more sheaves (rollers) are fitted through which lines can run, either to increase the purchase or to change the direction of the line. They are commonly known as pulleys. In the 17th and 18th centuries the pins of blocks were often made from greenheart.
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Block making tools from the Age of Sail.
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