bollock

• Sustantivo con dos significados diferentes: uno se refiere a la glándula reproductora masculina que produce espermatozoides y secreta andrógenos, y el otro a un bloque de polea situado en la parte superior de un mástil.

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.

   Testículo

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

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2. Nautical pulley blockC2formalbritishtechnical

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

   Motos o motón de gavia

   • 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.