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Naut.a block at the end of a yard or gaff for supporting a signal or ensign halyard. Also called dasher block.[1760-70]
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jewel block — noun : a block at the extremity of a yard through which the halyard of a studding sail is rove * * * Naut. a block at the end of a yard or gaff for supporting a signal or ensign halyard. Also called dasher block. [1760 70] … Useful english dictionary
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dasher block — Naut. See jewel block. * * * … Universalium
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