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Webster 1913 Edition

Burton

Bur′ton

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Noun.
[Cf. OE. & Prov. E.
bort
to press or indent anything.]
(Naut.)
A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part.

Webster 1828 Edition

Burton

BUR'TON

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Noun.
A small tackle formed by two blocks or pulleys, used to set up or tighten the topmost shrouds, and for various other purposes; called also top-burton-tackle.

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