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burton

nouncommon in dialogue

An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.

noun

  1. 1

    archaicAn arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.

  2. 2

    archaicStorage of cargo athwartships.

Forms

plural
burtons
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