snatch block

/snætʃ blɑk/
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Other forms: snatch blocks

Definitions of snatch block
  1. noun
    a pulley-block that can be opened to receive the bight of a rope
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    type of:
    fairlead
    a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
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