two-block

two-block
\\ˈ ̷ ̷| ̷ ̷\ transitive verb
Etymology: from the noun phrase two blocks
1. : to haul upon (tackle) so that the two blocks are chockablock

two-blocked the tackle and snapped the cable

2. : to hoist (as a signal flag or anchor) to the full extent

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