main-trucks

A form of main-truck — On a wooden mast, a circular disc (or sometimes a rectangle) of wood near or at the top of the mast, usually with holes or sheaves to reeve signal halyards; also a temporary or emergency place for a lookout.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of main-truck
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