English Expression · Intermediate
shoe block
A block with two sheaves, one above the other, and at right angles to each other
Pronunciation: say shoe block
Meaning
A block with two sheaves, one above the other, and at right angles to each other.
Example
The rigging required a shoe block to manage the tension of the lines.
The rigging required a shoe block to manage the tension of the lines.
Practice tips
- Practice shoe block out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this English expression is for intermediate-level learners.