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

Scamillus :: Scamillus (n.) A sort of second plinth or block, below the bases of Ionic and Corinthian columns, generally without moldings, and of smaller size horizontally than the pedestal..

Slice :: Slice (v. t.) One of the wedges by which the cradle and the ship are lifted clear of the building blocks to prepare for launching.

Crosshead :: Crosshead (n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead..

Stock :: Stock (n.) A block of wood; something fixed and solid; a pillar; a firm support; a post.

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

Chock :: Chock (n.) A wedge, or block made to fit in any space which it is desired to fill, esp. something to steady a cask or other body, or prevent it from moving, by fitting into the space around or beneath it..

Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..

Barricade :: Barricade (n.) A fortification, made in haste, of trees, earth, palisades, wagons, or anything that will obstruct the progress or attack of an enemy. It is usually an obstruction formed in streets to block an enemy's access..

Pillow :: Pillow (n.) A piece of metal or wood, forming a support to equalize pressure; a brass; a pillow block..

Cittern-head :: Cittern-head (n.) Blockhead; dunce; -- so called because the handle of a cittern usually ended with a carved head.

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

Denture :: Denture (n.) An artificial tooth, block, or set of teeth..

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

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

Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar..

Pitching :: Pitching (n.) The rough paving of a street to a grade with blocks of stone.

Blockheadism :: Blockheadism (n.) That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity.

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

Block :: Block (n.) To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat..

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