1717, in the meaning defined above
“Block and tackle.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/block%20and%20tackle. Accessed 27 Feb. 2025.
block and tackle
Nglish: Translation of block and tackle for Spanish Speakers
Britannica.com: Encyclopedia article about block and tackle
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