shear legs (English, noun)
expansion: shear legs (uncountable)
Senses:
topics: nautical
transport
glosses: A form of derrick, consisting of three poles and a block and tackle, used to hoist and lower heavy weights, especially the masts of sailing ships.
tags: uncountable
Forms:
form: shearlegs
tags: alternative
form: sheerlegs
tags: alternative
form: sheer legs
tags: alternative