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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Saddle :: Saddle (n.) A block of wood, usually fastened to some spar, and shaped to receive the end of another spar..
Juggle :: "Juggle (n.) A block of timber cut to a length, either in the round or split..
Bear :: Bear (n.) A block covered with coarse matting; -- used to scour the deck.
Pillow :: Pillow (n.) A block under the inner end of a bowsprit.
Abutment :: Abutment (n.) In breech-loading firearms, the block behind the barrel which receives the pressure due to recoil..
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..
Stump :: Stumbling-stone (n.) A stumbling-block.
Nog :: Nog (n.) A wooden block, of the size of a brick, built into a wall, as a hold for the nails of woodwork..
Block :: Block (v. t.) The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.
Intercept :: Intercept (v. t.) To interrupt communication with, or progress toward; to cut off, as the destination; to blockade..
Block Tin :: Block tin () See under Tin.
Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A blockhead; a lout.
Broach :: Broach (n.) To shape roughly, as a block of stone, by chiseling with a coarse tool..
Blocking :: Blocking (n.) Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily..
Funge :: Funge (n.) A blockhead; a dolt; a fool.
Fair-leader :: Fair-leader (n.) A block, or ring, serving as a guide for the running rigging or for any rope..
Slice :: Slice (v. t.) One of the wedges by which the cradle and the ship are lifted clear of the building blocks to prepare for launching.
Choke :: Choke (v. t.) To obstruct by filling up or clogging any passage; to block up.
Jackass :: Jackass (n.) A conceited dolt; a perverse blockhead.
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..
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