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shear legs — shear (def. 16). Also, sheerlegs. [1855 60] * * * Device, often temporary, for lifting heavy weights. It consisted of three poles lashed together at the top with a block and tackle attached. Shear legs were often used for placing masts in sailing … Universalium
shear legs — noun plural but singular or plural in construction : shear 1d(2) * * * shear (def. 16). Also, sheerlegs. [1855 60] * * * shear legs, a hoist for heavy weights; shears … Useful english dictionary
shear legs — legs that can be raised … English contemporary dictionary
shear-legs — … Useful english dictionary
shear — shearer, n. shearless, adj. /shear/, v., sheared, sheared or shorn, shearing, n. v.t. 1. to cut (something). 2. to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping with a sharp instrument: to shear wool from sheep … Universalium
shear — [[t]ʃɪər[/t]] v. sheared, sheared shorn, shear•ing, 1) to cut (something) 2) ahb. to remove by or as if by cutting or clipping: to shear wool from sheep[/ex] 3) ahb. to cut or clip the hair, fleece, wool, etc., from: to shear sheep[/ex] 4) to… … From formal English to slang
Rhonda Shear — Pageant titleholder bio name = Rhonda Shear title= Miss Louisiana USA 1975 nationalcompetition= Miss USA 1975 photo= caption = birth = birth date and age|1954|11|12|mf=y location = New Orleans, Louisiana, U.S. birthname = Rhonda Honey Shear… … Wikipedia
Lashing (ropework) — A lashing is an arrangement of rope used to secure two or more items together in a somewhat rigid manner. Lashings are most commonly applied to timber poles, and are commonly associated with the scouting movement and with sailors. This word usage … Wikipedia
zoo — /zooh/, n., pl. zoos. 1. Also called zoological garden. a parklike area in which live animals are kept in cages or large enclosures for public exhibition. 2. Informal. a place, activity, or group marked by chaos or unrestrained behavior. [1840… … Universalium
двуногий деррик — — [http://slovarionline.ru/anglo russkiy slovar neftegazovoy promyishlennosti/] Тематики нефтегазовая промышленность EN shear legs derrickshears derrick … Справочник технического переводчика
