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Block :: Block (v. t.) A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles..

Binder :: Binder (n.) One who binds; as, a binder of sheaves; one whose trade is to bind; as, a binder of books..

Log :: Log (n.) A weight or block near the free end of a hoisting rope to prevent it from being drawn through the sheave.

Sheave :: Sheave (v. t.) To gather and bind into a sheaf or sheaves; hence, to collect..

Shiver :: Shiver (n.) A sheave or small wheel in a pulley.

Stuck-up :: Stuckle (n.) A number of sheaves set together in the field; a stook.

Pitchfork :: Pitchfork (n.) A fork, or farming utensil, used in pitching hay, sheaves of grain, or the like..

Shell :: Shell (n.) The outer frame or case of a block within which the sheaves revolve.

Sheave :: Sheave (v.) A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or the like; the wheel of a pulley..

Mow :: Mow (n.) A heap or mass of hay or of sheaves of grain stowed in a barn.

Stool :: Stook (v. t.) To set up, as sheaves of grain, in stooks..

Sheaf :: Sheaf (v. i.) To collect and bind cut grain, or the like; to make sheaves..

Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.

Stow :: Stow (v. t.) To place or arrange in a compact mass; to put in its proper place, or in a suitable place; to pack; as, to stowbags, bales, or casks in a ship's hold; to stow hay in a mow; to stow sheaves..

Rack :: Rack (a.) A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also, a frame to hold shot..

Sheaves :: Sheaves (pl. ) of Shea.

Web :: Web (n.) A disk or solid construction serving, instead of spokes, for connecting the rim and hub, in some kinds of car wheels, sheaves, etc..

Sheaved :: Sheaved (a.) Made of straw.

Stooked :: Stook (n.) A small collection of sheaves set up in the field; a shock; in England, twelve sheaves..

Sheaf :: Sheaf (n.) A sheave.

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