shear legs

English

Alternative forms

• shearlegs
• sheerlegs
• sheer legs

Noun

shear legs (uncountable)

1. (nautical) A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.

Synonyms

• sheers

Translations

device for lifting heavy weights

• Maori: tokorangi
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