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Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..

Pedestal :: Pedestal (n.) A pillow block; a low housing.

Plane :: Plane (a.) A block or plate having a perfectly flat surface, used as a standard of flatness; a surface plate..

Bed :: Bed (n.) The place or material in which a block or brick is laid.

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

Lurdan :: Lurdan (a.) Stupid; blockish.

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

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used..

Gablock :: Gablock (n.) A false spur or gaff, fitted on the heel of a gamecock..

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..

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

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..

Log :: Log (n.) A weight or block near the free end of a hoisting rope to prevent it from being drawn through the sheave.

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

Spall :: Spall (v. t.) To reduce, as irregular blocks of stone, to an approximately level surface by hammering..

Crowfoot :: Crowfoot (n.) A number of small cords rove through a long block, or euphroe, to suspend an awning by..

Impression :: Impression (n.) A print on paper from a wood block, metal plate, or the like..

Dentil :: Dentil (n.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders..

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

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

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