block and tackle

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ˌblock and ˈtackle noun [countable usually singular]  Ta piece of equipment with wheels and ropes, used for lifting heavy things 〔提升重物用的〕滑车装置，滑轮组，绞辘

Examples from the Corpus

block and tackle• The fence is then strained fairly tight and is ready to load, the block and tackle being left in place.

ˌblock and ˈtackle nounChineseSyllable  

wheels for Corpus a with equipment of ropes, used and lifting piece

block and tackle
ˌblock and ˈtackle noun [countable usually singular]
a piece of equipment with wheels and ropes, used for lifting heavy things

block and tackleBrE /ˌblɒk ən ˈtækl/ 🔊NAmE /ˌblɑːk ən ˈtækl/ 🔊 noun [singular]

a piece of equipment for lifting heavy objects, which works by a system of ropes and pulleys (= small wheels around which the ropes are stretched) 滑轮组；滑车组