object

sheaved block

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Properties

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description
A block with a sheave (pulley wheel) used in the rigging to facilitate hoisting, specifically used by Ahab to rig his mast-head perch.
function
pulley system
purpose
hoisting mechanism

Relationships

  • referenced_byAhab
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    source_text
    with a single sheaved block, to secure to the main-mast head
  • extracted_fromSource
    extracted_at
    2026-03-02T00:08:13.990Z
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