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1. Noun. English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890).

Exact synonyms: Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton
Generic synonyms: Adventurer, Explorer

2. Noun. Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984).

Exact synonyms: Richard Burton
Generic synonyms: Actor, Histrion, Player, Role Player, Thespian

3. Noun. A strong dark English ale.

Generic synonyms: Ale

1. n. 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.

1. Proper noun. (surname A=An English habitational from=Old English dot=) for someone who lived in any of several places with that name. ¹

2. Noun. (archaic) An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship. ¹

3. Noun. (archaic) Storage of cargo athwartships. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

1. a hoisting tackle [n -S]

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