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Oxhead :: Oxhead (n.) Literally, the head of an ox (emblem of cuckoldom); hence, a dolt; a blockhead..

Glut :: Glut (n.) A wooden wedge used in splitting blocks.

Numps :: Numps (n.) A dolt; a blockhead.

Shell :: Shell (n.) The outer frame or case of a block within which the sheaves revolve.

Thickskull :: Thickskull (n.) A dullard, or dull person; a blockhead; a numskull..

Trawlwarp :: Trawlwarp (n.) A rope passing through a block, used in managing or dragging a trawlnet..

Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To make or produce, as an effect or result, by the application of fire or heat; as, to burn a hole; to burn charcoal; to burn letters into a block..

Blockage :: Blockage (n.) The act of blocking up; the state of being blocked up.

Runner :: Runner (n.) A rope rove through a block and used to increase the mechanical power of a tackle.

Block :: Block (v. t.) Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way..

Underhead :: Underhead (n.) A blockhead, or stupid person; a dunderhead..

Blockader :: Blockader (n.) One who blockades.

Mutule :: Mutule (n.) A projecting block worked under the corona of the Doric corice, in the same situation as the modillion of the Corinthian and Composite orders. See Illust. of Gutta..

Euphroe :: Euphroe (n.) A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up..

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

Stock :: Stock (n.) The support of the block in which an anvil is fixed, or of the anvil itself..

Tailstock :: Tailstock (n.) The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle..

Crowfoot :: Crowfoot (n.) A number of small cords rove through a long block, or euphroe, to suspend an awning by..

Float :: Float (v. i.) A polishing block used in marble working; a runner.

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