Definition of block

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Block (v. t.) The wooden mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped..

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Jobbernowl :: Jobbernowl (n.) A blockhead.
Block Tin :: Block tin () See under Tin.
Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.
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..
Crampoons :: Crampoons (n.) A clutch formed of hooked pieces of iron, like double calipers, for raising stones, lumber, blocks of ice, etc..
Intercept :: Intercept (v. t.) To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade..
Plinth :: Plinth (n.) In classical architecture, a vertically faced member immediately below the circular base of a column; also, the lowest member of a pedestal; hence, in general, the lowest member of a base; a sub-base; a block upon which the moldings of an architrave or trim are stopped at the bottom. See Illust. of Column..
Open :: Open (a.) Not of a quality to prevent communication, as by closing water ways, blocking roads, etc.; hence, not frosty or inclement; mild; -- used of the weather or the climate; as, an open season; an open winter..
Stop :: Stop (n.) A member, plain or molded, formed of a separate piece and fixed to a jamb, against which a door or window shuts. This takes the place, or answers the purpose, of a rebate. Also, a pin or block to prevent a drawer from sliding too far..
Glut :: Glut (n.) A wooden wedge used in splitting blocks.
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..
Wantwit :: Wantwit (n.) One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.
Snipe :: Snipe (n.) A fool; a blockhead.
Block :: Block (v. t.) A large or long building divided into separate houses or shops, or a number of houses or shops built in contact with each other so as to form one building; a row of houses or shops..
Dizzard :: Dizzard (n.) A blockhead. [Obs.] [Written also dizard, and disard.].
Impression :: Impression (n.) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like..
Authotype :: Authotype (n.) A type or block containing a facsimile of an autograph.
Stockjobber :: Stockish (a.) Like a stock; stupid; blockish.
Dullhead :: Dullhead (n.) A blockhead; a dolt.
Chair :: Chair (n.) An iron block used on railways to support the rails and secure them to the sleepers.
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