PARBUCKLE


Meaning of PARBUCKLE in English

[ 'pα:bʌk(ə)l ]

■ noun a loop of rope arranged like a sling, used for raising or lowering casks and similar objects.

■ verb raise or lower with such a device.

Origin

C17: from earlier parbunkle , of unknown origin.

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