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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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Authotype :: Authotype (n.) A type or block containing a facsimile of an autograph.

Patch :: Patch (n.) A block on the muzzle of a gun, to do away with the effect of dispart, in sighting..

Fleet :: Fleet (v. t.) To draw apart the blocks of; -- said of a tackle.

Drift :: Drift (n.) The distance between the two blocks of a tackle.

Sheave :: Sheave (v.) A wheel having a groove in the rim for a rope to work in, and set in a block, mast, or the like; the wheel of a pulley..

Nut :: Nut (n.) A perforated block (usually a small piece of metal), provided with an internal or female screw thread, used on a bolt, or screw, for tightening or holding something, or for transmitting motion. See Illust. of lst Bolt..

Lurdan :: Lurdan (n.) A blockhead.

Stumblingly :: Stumbling-block (n.) Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error..

Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

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..

Blockader :: Blockader (n.) A vessel employed in blockading.

Stub :: Stub (n.) A log; a block; a blockhead.

Fortilage :: Fortilage (n.) A little fort; a blockhouse.

Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A blockhead; a lout.

Block :: Block (v. t.) A large or long building divided into separate houses or shops, or a number of houses or shops built in contact with each other so as to form one building; a row of houses or shops..

Dizzard :: Dizzard (n.) A blockhead. [Obs.] [Written also dizard, and disard.].

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

Blockaded :: Blockaded (imp. & p. p.) of Blockad.

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

Graft :: Graft (n.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns..