scheepsblok

Dutch

Etymology

Compound of schip +‎ -s- +‎ blok.

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /ˈsxeːps.blɔk/
• Hyphenation: scheeps‧blok

Noun

scheepsblok n (plural scheepsblokken, diminutive scheepsblokje n)

1. a ship's block (one or multiple pulleys in a shell block)

   Synonyms: klos, schildpad