Definitions from Wiktionary (block and tackle)
▸ noun: A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
▸ noun: (euphemistic) The underwear combination of stockings worn with a suspender belt.
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▸ noun: A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
▸ noun: (euphemistic) The underwear combination of stockings worn with a suspender belt.
Similar:
tackle,
seizing,
tiedown,
binding,
cable,
chain tie,
lassoing,
lashing,
latticing,
battening,
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