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snatch block

/snætʃ blɒk/

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/snætʃ blɒk/C1formaltechnical
  • ruСпециализированный блок с шарнирной боковой стороной, позволяющий вставить трос или кабель без продевания через конец, обычно используемый в такелажных работах, парусном спорте и промышленных подъёмных операциях.

A specialized pulley block with a hinged side that allows a rope or cable to be inserted without threading through the end, commonly used in rigging, sailing, and industrial lifting operations.

  1. Pulley deviceC2formal

    A type of pulley block with a hinged side that allows a rope to be inserted without threading the end through, used for changing the direction of a rope under load.

    ruОткидной блок

    • The rigger used a snatch block to redirect the cable around the corner.
    • Snatch blocks are essential for heavy lifting operations on ships.
    • He attached the snatch block to the anchor point to create a mechanical advantage.