A system in which a rope, cable, or chain (the tackle) is passed over pulleys enclosed in two (or rarely more) blocks, one fixed and one attached to a load, which is used to gain mechanical advantage to lift or pull heavy loads.
The underwear combination of stockings worn with a suspender belt.
A mechanical lifting machine or device, often used for lifting heavy loads for industrial or construction purposes.
A forked post or projecting bracket to support spars, etc.; generally used in pairs.
An iron arm with horizontal motion, attached to the side or back of a fireplace for supporting kettles etc. over the fire.
Ardea herodias, the great blue heron.
A siphon, or bent pipe, for drawing liquors out of a cask.
Any bird of the family Gruidae, large birds with long legs and a long neck which is extended during flight.
To pull up before a jump.
To extend (one's neck).
To raise or lower with, or as if with, a crane.