Sheaveless

adj

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Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Without a sheave. not-comparable

    "Figure 5 shows a sheaveless masthead with simply a hole through the mast to take the main halliard."

Example

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"Figure 5 shows a sheaveless masthead with simply a hole through the mast to take the main halliard."

Etymology

From sheave + -less.

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