gin pole

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gin pole [′jin ‚pōl]

(mechanical engineering)

A hand-operated derrick which has a nearly vertical pole supported by guy ropes; the load is raised on a rope that passes through a pulley at the top and over a winch at the foot. Also known as guyed-mast derrick; pole derrick; standing derrick.

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