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

Blockheadism :: Blockheadism (n.) That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity.

Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

Blockade :: Blockade (v. t.) The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies; as, the blockade of the ports of an enemy..

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..

Polytype :: Polytype (n.) A cast, or facsimile copy, of an engraved block, matter in type, etc. (see citation); as, a polytype in relief..

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

Block :: 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..

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..

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

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

Planer :: Planer (n.) A wooden block used for forcing down the type in a form, and making the surface even..

Herisson :: Herisson (n.) A beam or bar armed with iron spikes, and turning on a pivot; -- used to block up a passage..

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

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

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

Hardhead :: Hardhead (n.) Block's gurnard (Trigla gurnardus) of Europe.

Glut :: Glut (n.) A block used for a fulcrum.

Tramroad :: Tramroad (n.) A road prepared for easy transit of trams or wagons, by forming the wheel tracks of smooth beams of wood, blocks of stone, or plates of iron..

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

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