fly block

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flahy blok]
- /flaɪ blɒk/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [flahy blok]
- /flaɪ blɒk/

Definitions of fly block words

noun fly block (in a Spanish burton or the like) a block, supported by a runner, through which the hauling part of the fall is rove. 1
noun fly block any block that shifts with the movement of its tackle. 1

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Origin of fly block

First appearance:

before 1835

One of the 34% newest English words

First recorded in 1835-45

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Parts of speech for Fly block

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

Full grammatical hierarchy of Fly block

fly block popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 56% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

fly block usage trend in Literature

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