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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.) A
grooved
pulley
or
sheave
incased
in a frame or shell which is
provided
with a hook, eye, or
strap,
by which it may be
attached
to an
object.
It is used to
change
the
direction
of
motion,
as in
raising
a heavy
object
that can not be
conveniently
reached,
and also, when two or more such
sheaves
are
compounded,
to
change
the rate of
motion,
or to exert
increased
force;
-- used
especially
in the
rigging
of
ships,
and in
tackles..
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Investment
::
Investment
(n.) The act of
surrounding,
blocking
up, or
besieging
by an armed
force,
or the state of being so
surrounded..
Blockaded
::
Blockaded
(imp. & p. p.) of
Blockad.
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..
Oppilate
::
Oppilate
(v. t.) To crowd
together;
to fill with
obstructions;
to block up.
Blockheadism
::
Blockheadism
(n.) That which
characterizes
a
blockhead;
stupidity.
Crampoons
::
Crampoons
(n.) A
clutch
formed
of
hooked
pieces
of iron, like
double
calipers,
for
raising
stones,
lumber,
blocks
of ice, etc..
Blockade
::
Blockade
(n.)
Hence,
to shut in so as to
prevent
egress..
Dead-eye
::
Dead-eye
(n.) A
round,
flattish,
wooden
block,
encircled
by a rope, or an iron band, and
pierced
with three holes to
receive
the
lanyard;
-- used to
extend
the
shrouds
and
stays,
and for other
purposes.
Called
also
deadman's
eye..
Buzzard
::
Buzzard
(n.) A
blockhead;
a
dunce.
Block
::
Block (v. t.) A
square,
or
portion
of a city
inclosed
by
streets,
whether
occupied
by
buildings
or not..
Reentering
::
Reentering
(n.) The
process
of
applying
additional
colors,
by
applications
of
printing
blocks,
to
patterns
already
partly
colored..
Tramroad
::
Tramroad
(n.) A road
prepared
for easy
transit
of trams or
wagons,
by
forming
the wheel
tracks
of
smooth
beams of wood,
blocks
of
stone,
or
plates
of
iron..
Beleaguer
::
Beleaguer
(v. t.) To
surround
with an army so as to
preclude
escape;
to
besiege;
to
blockade.
Chock
::
Chock (v. t.) To stop or
fasten,
as with a
wedge,
or
block;
to
scotch;
as, to chock a wheel or
cask..
Shell
::
Shell (n.) The outer frame or case of a block
within
which the
sheaves
revolve.
Underhead
::
Underhead
(n.) A
blockhead,
or
stupid
person;
a
dunderhead..
Dogshore
::
Dogshore
(n.) One of
several
shores
used to hold a ship
firmly
and
prevent
her
moving
while the
blocks
are
knocked
away
before
launching.
Frow
::
Frow (n.) A
cleaving
tool with
handle
at right
angles
to the
blade,
for
splitting
cask
staves
and
shingles
from the
block;
a
frower..
Fortilage
::
Fortilage
(n.) A
little
fort; a
blockhouse.
Tailblock
::
Tailblock
(n.) A block with a tail. See Tail, 9..
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