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Definition of block

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Block (v. t.) A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc..

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Belay :: Belay (v. t.) To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct.

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Wantwit :: Wantwit (n.) One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.

Block Tin :: Block tin () See under Tin.

Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

Graft :: Graft (n.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns..

Pillow :: Pillow (n.) A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.

Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

Intercept :: Intercept (v. t.) To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade..

Engraving :: Engraving (n.) An impression from an engraved plate, block of wood, or other material; a print..

Phototype :: Phototype (n.) A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained..

Mome :: Mome (n.) A dull, silent person; a blockhead..

Fortilage :: Fortilage (n.) A little fort; a blockhouse.

Trig :: Trig (n.) A stone, block of wood, or anything else, placed under a wheel or barrel to prevent motion; a scotch; a skid..

Cry :: Cry (v. i.) The crackling noise made by block tin when it is bent back and forth.

Stumblingly :: Stumbling-block (n.) Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error..

Authotype :: Authotype (n.) A type or block containing a facsimile of an autograph.

Blockaded :: Blockaded (imp. & p. p.) of Blockad.

Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A blockhead; a lout.

Pillar-block :: Pillar-block (n.) See under Pillow.