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shear legs

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shear legs

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 ships.

shear legs [′shir ‚legz]
(design engineering)
shear
shear legs
A hoisting apparatus consisting of two or more poles, fastened together near the top, fitted with a pulley; used to lift heavy weights.
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