snatch block
A 'snatch block' is a versatile mechanical device commonly used in rigging, lifting, and winching operations to redirect force and increase pulling power.
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Definition
C1Nautical
(technical)A type of pulley with an opening on one side to quickly insert a rope.
Example
- The crew used a snatch block to redirect the rope and lift the sail more efficiently.
C1Mechanics
(technical)A pulley device that changes the direction of a load and can double the load-carrying capacity of a cable.
Example
- Using a snatch block with the winch, they managed to pull the vehicle out of the mud.
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