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Blocklike :: Blocklike (a.) Like a block; stupid.

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

Coak :: Coak (n.) A metallic bushing or strengthening piece in the center of a wooden block sheave.

Unreeve :: Unreeve (v. t.) To withdraw, or take out, as a rope from a block, thimble, or the like..

Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) A pillow block; a low housing.

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

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..

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

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..

No-man''s Land :: No-man's land () A space amidships used to keep blocks, ropes, etc.; a space on a ship belonging to no one in particular to care for..

Half-wit :: Half-wit (n.) A foolish; a dolt; a blockhead; a dunce.

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

Dolt :: Dolt (n.) A heavy, stupid fellow; a blockhead; a numskull; an ignoramus; a dunce; a dullard..

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 It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

Cramp :: Cramp (n.) A device, usually of iron bent at the ends, used to hold together blocks of stone, timbers, etc.; a cramp iron..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used..

Montoir :: Montoir (n.) A stone used in mounting a horse; a horse block.

Socle :: Socle (n.) A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See Plinth..

Glut :: Glut (n.) A block used for a fulcrum.

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

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