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block and tackle in German

block and tackle in German is Flaschenzug, Zugwerk.

block and tackle in German

Flaschenzug
noun
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.
Zugwerk
noun
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.
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What is "block and tackle" in German?

"block and tackle" in German is Flaschenzug, Zugwerk.

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Yes — German has 2 translations listed for "block and tackle": Flaschenzug, Zugwerk.

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