burton
nouncommon in dialogue
An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
noun
- 1
archaicAn arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
- 2
archaicStorage of cargo athwartships.
Forms
- plural
- burtons
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burton · An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
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