friction block

We also stock felt for side friction blocks and cotton wick's for lamps.

The sheave pulley was locked at the top by a friction block, rope coiled on the wood and dangling down.

Just remember to wear comfortable shoes, and stock Band-Aid's Active Friction Block Stick ($5) in your bag just in case.

In this system the gun-carriage remained stationary, and the recoil of the gun was absorbed by a system of sliding friction blocks attached to the carriage and to the gun.

Use of the reel's braking system (usually magnets or friction blocks) or your thumb to slow down the spin of the spool will keep these tangles, known as birds nests, under control.

Everything possible was done to reduce noise while the cars were in motion, including acoustic blankets, special side friction blocks and rubber shock-absorbing pads, and devices to prevent rattling of brake-gear and any creaking of the car structure.