Definition of block

Thanks for using this online dictionary, we have been helping millions of people improve their use of the english language with its free online services. English definition of block is as below...

Block (v. t.) The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.

Lern More About Block

Fish-block :: Fish-block (n.) See Fish-tackle.
Lurdan :: Lurdan (a.) Stupid; blockish.
Erratic :: Erratic (n.) Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder..
Choke :: Choke (v. t.) To obstruct by filling up or clogging any passage; to block up.
Sot :: Sot (n.) A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt.
Block :: Block (v. t.) Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way..
Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar..
Block :: Block (v. t.) A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below..
Blocking :: Blocking (n.) Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily..
Pointing :: Pointing (n.) The act or process of measuring, at the various distances from the surface of a block of marble, the surface of a future piece of statuary; also, a process used in cutting the statue from the artist's model..
Muffle :: Muffle (v. t.) A pulley block containing several sheaves.
Blockage :: Blockage (n.) The act of blocking up; the state of being blocked up.
Block :: Block (v. t.) A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
Blocked :: Blocked (imp. & p. p.) of Bloc.
Blockheadism :: Blockheadism (n.) That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity.
Pillar-block :: Pillar-block (n.) See under Pillow.
Square :: Square (n.) An area of four sides, generally with houses on each side; sometimes, a solid block of houses; also, an open place or area for public use, as at the meeting or intersection of two or more streets..
Sumpitan :: Sumph (n.) A dunce; a blockhead.
Tailblock :: Tailblock (n.) A block with a tail. See Tail, 9..
Steeving :: Steeve (n.) A spar, with a block at one end, used in stowing cotton bales, and similar kinds of cargo which need to be packed tightly..
Random Fonts
Most Popular

close
Privacy Policy   GDPR Policy   Terms & Conditions   Contact Us