bollock

• Substantiv mit zwei Bedeutungen: einerseits die männliche Keimdrüse, die Spermien und Androgene produziert, andererseits ein Rollenblock am Topp der Mastspitze.

A noun with two distinct meanings: one referring to a male reproductive gland that produces sperm and secretes androgens, and another referring to a pulley-block located at the head of a topmast.

1. TesticleC1informalbritishmedical

   One of the two male reproductive glands that produce sperm and male hormones.

   Hoden

   • He got kicked right in the bollocks.
   • The doctor examined his bollocks for any lumps.
   • That's a painful hit to the bollocks.

   Synonymeballgonadnutstonetesticletestis

2. Nautical pulley blockC2formalbritishtechnical

   A pulley block located at the head of a topmast, used in sailing ships.

   Block am Masttop

   • The sailor climbed up to check the bollock at the topmast.
   • The bollock was essential for hoisting the sails.
   • He replaced the worn rope in the bollock.