sheerlegs

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A form of shear legs — A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.

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Meanings

nounsheerlegs (uncountable)
  1. alternativeuncountableAlternative spelling of shear legs.
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sheerlegs. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/sheerlegs

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