Spanish burton


nounNautical.
  1. any of several tackles employing a runner in addition to the fall.

Origin of Spanish burton

1
First recorded in 1820–30

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How to use Spanish burton in a sentence

  • The double Spanish-burton is furnished with one double and two single blocks.

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