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garnet

Cargo-hoisting tackle on a ship

Pronunciation: /ˈɡɑːnɪt/

Meaning

A system of ropes and pulleys used to lift cargo onto or off a ship.

Example

The crew used a garnet to lift the crates aboard.

The crew used a garnet to lift the crates aboard.

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