snatch block
snatch block · snatch blocks
A kind of block with an opening in one side to receive the bight of a ropeA kind of block with an opening in one side to receive the bight of a rope.
Meaning
2 sensesA kind of block with an opening in one side to receive the bight of a rope.
a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope
A block equipped with a hook that hooks a cable so that it can be doubled back on itself in order to double the load carrying ability of the cable.
Forms
plural: snatch blocks| Singular | snatch block |
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