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Two-blockedTo reach the maximum limit of something. Can also mean just right, or perfect. The term originates in the use of block and tackle for hoisting. When the two blocks touch, lifting can proceed no farthe [..]
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Two-blockedIn ship's rigging or crane operations, two blocks that are jammed together, preventing movement. At Navy uniform inspections: "Two-block your tie" is supposed to get you to pull up your [..]
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Two-blocked
Of or pertaining to being prevented from proceeding. From nautical terminology for a ship's rigging or crane rigging in which two blocks are locked together, stopping the line.
''We're not making [..]
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