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noun • A heavy piece of timber projecting from each side of the bow of a ship for holding anchors which were fitted with a stock in position for letting go or for securing after weighing. • Similar rigging on the outside of a building. | ||||||||
50% | 6 | Part of a winch that allows the user to crank in one direction while preventing the winch from unwinding | ||||||
noun • mechanical device consisting of a toothed wheel or rack engaged with a pawl that permits it to move in only one direction | ||||||||
39% | 5 | A type of carp fishing rig often used with a long hair, _____ Rig | ||||||
noun • British filmmaker (born in Hungary) (1893-1956) | ||||||||
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1 | A type of carp fishing rig often used with a long hair, _____ Rig | |
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