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bullock block

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun bullock block has 1 sense
  1. bollock, bullock block - a pulley-block at the head of a topmast
    --1 is a kind of pulley, pulley-block, block

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Bullock Block

Definition:

A bullock block refers to a large, solid wooden or stone block used as a weight or anchor in various agricultural and industrial applications. It is primarily employed to hold back or restrain the movement of bullocks or other large animals.

Parts of Speech:

  • Noun

Senses:

  1. A weight or anchor used to restrict the movement of bullocks.

Usages:

  • The bullock block prevented the cart from rolling down the hill.
  • While plowing, the farmer attached the rope to a bullock block to control the forward progress of the bullocks.
  • During logging operations, bullock blocks are commonly used to secure the logs in place.
  • In ancient times, bullock blocks were employed to restrain animals during the construction of massive stone structures.

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