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A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast.

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  1. n. A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast.
  2. A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast. Totten.
  3. A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used,hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering thetopmast. Totten.