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Definition of block

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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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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.

Dull :: Dull (superl.) Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

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

Hub :: Hub (n.) A block for scotching a wheel.

Block :: Block (v. t.) The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.

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

Blocking :: Blocking (n.) Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily..

Dowel :: Dowel (n.) A pin, or block, of wood or metal, fitting into holes in the abutting portions of two pieces, and being partly in one piece and partly in the other, to keep them in their proper relative position..

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

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..

Bear :: Bear (n.) A block covered with coarse matting; -- used to scour the deck.

Pillar-block :: Pillar-block (n.) See under Pillow.

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

Strophanthus :: Strop (n.) A piece of rope spliced into a circular wreath, and put round a block for hanging it..

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) Apparatus for raising or lowering heavy weights, consisting of a rope and pulley blocks; sometimes, the rope and attachments, as distinct from the block..

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

Tailblock :: Tailblock (n.) A block with a tail. See Tail, 9..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below..

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

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