Definition of burton Burton

/bɚˈtʌn/ - [bertun] - Bur•ton

We found 10 definitions of burton from 7 different sources.

What does burton mean?

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burton - a strong dark English ale
burton - Welsh film actor who often co-starred with Elizabeth Taylor (1925-1984)
		Richard Burton
burton - English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)
		Richard Burton, Sir Richard Burton, Sir Richard Francis Burton

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burton (Noun)
An arrangement of blocks and pulleys, especially for tightening rigging on a ship.
burton (Noun)
Storage of cargo athwartships.

burton (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.

burton
bredindin, a sort of small tackle, formed by two blocks or pullies, till the rope becomes three or four fold, and acquires an additional power in proportion.
It is generally employed to tighten the shrouds of the top-masts, but may be otherways used to move or draw along any weighty body in the hold, or on the deck, as anchors, bales of goods, large casks, &c.

burton
A small tackle rove in a particular manner; it is formed by two blocks or pulleys, with a hook-block in the bight of the running part; it is generally used to set up or tighten the shrouds, whence it is frequently termed a top-burton tackle; but it is equally useful to move or draw along any weighty body in the hold or on the deck, as anchors, bales of goods, large casks, &c. (See SPANISH-BURTON.) The burton purchase, also runner-purchase (which see).