bollock

• Nom ayant deux sens distincts : l'un désigne la glande reproductrice mâle produisant les spermatozoïdes et sécrétant des androgènes, l'autre désigne un bloc de poulie situé au sommet d'un mât.

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.

   couille

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

   Synonymesballgonadnutstonetesticletestis

2. Nautical pulley blockC2formalbritishtechnical

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

   Poulie de tête de mât

   • 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.