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Bollock (Noun)

One of the two male reproductive glands that produce spermatozoa and secrete androgens; "she kicked him in the balls and got away".

Nouns denoting body parts.

He got hit in the bollocks during the soccer match and fell to the ground in agony.
The doctor explained that the surgery would affect one of his bollocks but he would still be fertile.
She kneed him in the bollocks and ran out of the room before he could react.
The kick to the bollocks left him doubled over and gasping for air.
The injury to his bollocks required immediate medical attention to prevent any long-term damage.

A pulley-block at the head of a topmast.

Nouns denoting man-made objects.

The main mast had multiple bollocks at various heights for securing different sails in varying weather conditions.
In maritime contexts, bollocks have long been utilized for tasks such as changing the position of yardarms or sail masts.
It required coordinated efforts to move the sail in tandem with adjustments made at the bollock high up on the topmast.
From a design standpoint, well-located bollocks and secure stays played critical roles in providing optimal balance for ship's sails.
Overhauling or readjusting these higher-up bollocks were more intricate processes and sometimes posed great difficulty.