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snatch block
snatch blockn. Nautical A block that can be opened on one side to receive the looped part of a rope.snatch block n (Nautical Terms) nautical a block that can be opened so that a rope can be inserted from the side, without threading it through from the end [C17: so called because the rope can be inserted quickly: figuratively, the block snatches it. See snatch]snatch′ block`
n. a block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope at any point along its length. [1615–25] Thesaurus| Noun | 1. | snatch block - a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a ropefairlead - a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing |
snatch block
snatch block[′snach ‚bläk] (design engineering) A pulley frame or sheave with an eye through which lashing can be passed to fasten it to a scaffold or pole. snatch blockA pulley block that can be opened on the side to receive the bight of a rope.snatch block
Related to snatch block: sheave blockWords related to snatch blocknoun a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a ropeRelated Words |