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Plug :: Plug (n.) A block of wood let into a wall, to afford a hold for nails..

Blocking Course :: Blocking course () The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.

Run :: Run (v. t.) To cause to run (in the various senses of Run, v. i.); as, to run a horse; to run a stage; to run a machine; to run a rope through a block..

Juggle :: "Juggle (n.) A block of timber cut to a length, either in the round or split..

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

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Drum :: Drum (n.) One of the cylindrical, or nearly cylindrical, blocks, of which the shaft of a column is composed; also, a vertical wall, whether circular or polygonal in plan, carrying a cupola or dome..

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

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..

Belay :: Belay (v. t.) To lie in wait for with a view to assault. Hence: to block up or obstruct.

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

Open :: Open (a.) Not of a quality to prevent communication, as by closing water ways, blocking roads, etc.; hence, not frosty or inclement; mild; -- used of the weather or the climate; as, an open season; an open winter..

Quadrat :: Quadrat (n.) A block of type metal lower than the letters, -- used in spacing and in blank lines..

Phototype :: Phototype (n.) A plate or block with a printing surface (usually in relief) obtained from a photograph; also, any one of the many methods of processes by which such a printing surface is obtained..

Snipe :: Snipe (n.) A fool; a blockhead.

Siege :: Siege (n.) The sitting of an army around or before a fortified place for the purpose of compelling the garrison to surrender; the surrounding or investing of a place by an army, and approaching it by passages and advanced works, which cover the besiegers from the enemy's fire. See the Note under Blockade..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

Block :: Block (v. t.) The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.

Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

Step :: Step (v. i.) In general, a framing in wood or iron which is intended to receive an upright shaft; specif., a block of wood, or a solid platform upon the keelson, supporting the heel of the mast..

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