gin pole
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gin pole — noun 1. : any one of the three poles of a hoisting gin 2. : a single pole held in a nearly vertical position by guys that supports a block and tackle used for lifting loads * * * gin pole, a pole, secured by guy ropes, to the top of which tackle… … Useful english dictionary
gin pole — a stout pole on the deck of a fishing boat used to haul fish on board … Dictionary of ichthyology
Gin Pole — A pole used to assist in raising a tower … Energy terms
gin pole — /ˈdʒɪn poʊl/ (say jin pohls) noun a mast, guyed at the top to maintain its vertical position, which is fitted with hoisting tackle; used as a simple and easily erected crane …
Jin-pole — A Jin pole is a rigid pole with a pulley on the end used for the purpose of lifting. The lower portion of the Jin pole is attached to the upper exterior of the existing tower or structure while the Jin pole s free end extends above the existing… … Wikipedia
Go for Gin — Thoroughbred racehorse infobox horsename = Go for Gin caption = sire = Cormorant grandsire = His Majesty dam = Never Knock damsire = Stage Door Johnny sex = Stallion foaled = 1991 country = USA flagicon|USA colour = Bay breeder = Pamela duPont… … Wikipedia
Pry pole — Pry Pry, n. [Corrupted fr. prize a lever. See {Prize}, n.] A lever; also, leverage. [Local, U. S. & Eng.] [1913 Webster] {Pry pole}, the pole which forms the prop of a hoisting gin, and stands facing the windlass. [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Transmission tower — A delta pylon carrying a 400kV power line towards Madrid. A transmission tower (colloquially termed an electricity pylon in the United Kingdom and parts of Europe, an ironman in Australia, and a hydro tower in parts of Canada) is a tall structure … Wikipedia
Glossary of nautical terms — This is a glossary of nautical terms; some remain current, many date from the 17th 19th century. See also Wiktionary s nautical terms, Category:Nautical terms, and Nautical metaphors in English. Contents: A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q R … Wikipedia
Electricity pylon — An electricity pylon or transmission tower is a tall, usually steel lattice structure used to support overhead electricity conductors for electric power transmission.High voltage AC transmission towersThree phase electric power systems are used… … Wikipedia
