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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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Woodenly :: Woodenly (adv.) Clumsily; stupidly; blockishly.

Anvil :: Anvil (n.) An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped..

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..

Blocked :: Blocked (imp. & p. p.) of Bloc.

Jolthead :: Jolthead (n.) A dunce; a blockhead.

Blockish :: Blockish (a.) Like a block; deficient in understanding; stupid; dull.

Underhead :: Underhead (n.) A blockhead, or stupid person; a dunderhead..

Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..

Leader :: Leader (n.) A block of hard wood pierced with suitable holes for leading ropes in their proper places.

Chipping :: Chipping (n.) The act or process of cutting or breaking off small pieces, as in dressing iron with a chisel, or reducing a timber or block of stone to shape..

Erratic :: Erratic (n.) Any stone or material that has been borne away from its original site by natural agencies; esp., a large block or fragment of rock; a bowlder..

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

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..

Stockjobber :: Stockish (a.) Like a stock; stupid; blockish.

Sot :: Sot (n.) A stupid person; a blockhead; a dull fellow; a dolt.

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..

Buzzard :: Buzzard (n.) A blockhead; a dunce.

Float :: Float (v. i.) A polishing block used in marble working; a runner.

Jackass :: Jackass (n.) A conceited dolt; a perverse blockhead.

Blockade :: Blockade (v. t.) An obstruction to passage.