Definition of block

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Block (v. t.) A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below..

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Sumpitan :: Sumph (n.) A dunce; a blockhead.
Fair-leader :: Fair-leader (n.) A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope..
Doltish :: Doltish (a.) Doltlike; dull in intellect; stupid; blockish; as, a doltish clown..
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..
Modillion :: Modillion (n.) The enriched block or horizontal bracket generally found under the cornice of the Corinthian and Composite entablature, and sometimes, less ornamented, in the Ionic and other orders; -- so called because of its arrangement at regulated distances..
Bond :: Bond (n.) The union or tie of the several stones or bricks forming a wall. The bricks may be arranged for this purpose in several different ways, as in English or block bond (Fig. 1), where one course consists of bricks with their ends toward the face of the wall, called headers, and the next course of bricks with their lengths parallel to the face of the wall, called stretchers; Flemish bond (Fig.2), where each course consists of headers and stretchers alternately, so laid as always to break jo
Block :: Block (v. t.) The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.
Blockaded :: Blockaded (imp. & p. p.) of Blockad.
Graft :: Graft (n.) To cover, as a ring bolt, block strap, splicing, etc., with a weaving of small cord or rope-yarns..
Block :: Block (n.) To secure or support by means of blocks; to secure, as two boards at their angles of intersection, by pieces of wood glued to each..
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..
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.
Stop :: Stop (n.) A member, plain or molded, formed of a separate piece and fixed to a jamb, against which a door or window shuts. This takes the place, or answers the purpose, of a rebate. Also, a pin or block to prevent a drawer from sliding too far..
Juggle :: "Juggle (n.) A block of timber cut to a length, either in the round or split..
Beset :: Beset (v. t.) To hem in; to waylay; to surround; to besiege; to blockade.
Glut :: Glut (n.) A block used for a fulcrum.
Anvil :: Anvil (n.) An iron block, usually with a steel face, upon which metals are hammered and shaped..
Stumblingly :: Stumbling-block (n.) Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error..
Debacle :: Debacle (n.) A breaking or bursting forth; a violent rush or flood of waters which breaks down opposing barriers, and hurls forward and disperses blocks of stone and other debris..
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