Spanish burton

noun

, Nautical.

1. any of several tackles employing a runner in addition to the fall.

Word History and Origins

Origin of Spanish burton¹

First recorded in 1820–30

Example Sentences

A Single Spanish Burton.—Two single blocks and a hook.

From Project Gutenberg

A Double Spanish Burton.—There are two forms of this purchase—Fig.

From Project Gutenberg

He quarrelled with the cook, and threatened to flog him for throwing wood on deck, and had a dispute with the mate about reeving a Spanish burton; the mate saying that he was right, and had been taught how to do it by a man who was a sailor!

From Project Gutenberg

He quarrelled with the cook, and threatened to flog him for throwing wood on deck; and had a dispute with the mate about reeving a Spanish burton; the mate saying that he was right, and had been taught how to do it by a man who was a sailor!

From Project Gutenberg