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a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing

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  1. n. a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
  2. n a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing