she's two blocks
block n has a general meaning of come to a dead end. [when hauling up a boat & she's up far enoguh you say "she's two blocks "; or, when hoisting a sail & it's up as far as it will go you say "she's two blocks]. come to a dead end J.D.A. WIDDOWSON COLLECTOR...
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| Summary: | block n has a general meaning of come to a dead end. [when hauling up a boat & she's up far enoguh you say "she's two blocks "; or, when hoisting a sail & it's up as far as it will go you say "she's two blocks]. come to a dead end J.D.A. WIDDOWSON COLLECTOR'S PERMANENT FILE Used I Not used Withdrawn withdrawn but no stamp |
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