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Definition of block

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Block (n.) To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor..

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Blockade :: Blockade (v. t.) An obstruction to passage.

Socle :: Socle (n.) A plain block or plinth forming a low pedestal; any base; especially, the base of a statue, column, or the like. See Plinth..

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

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

Dull :: Dull (superl.) Slow of understanding; wanting readiness of apprehension; stupid; doltish; blockish.

Block :: Block (v. t.) Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way..

Strap :: Strap (n.) A piece of rope or metal passing around a block and used for fastening it to anything.

Scotch :: Scotch (v. t.) To shoulder up; to prop or block with a wedge, chock, etc., as a wheel, to prevent its rolling or slipping..

Doorstop :: Doorstop (n.) The block or strip of wood or similar material which stops, at the right place, the shutting of a door..

Blockade :: Blockade (n.) To obstruct entrance to or egress from.

Spall :: Spall (n.) A chip or fragment, especially a chip of stone as struck off the block by the hammer, having at least one feather-edge..

Blockader :: Blockader (n.) A vessel employed in blockading.

Bear :: Bear (n.) A block covered with coarse matting; -- used to scour the deck.

Growthead :: Growthead (n.) A lazy person; a blockhead.

Cry :: Cry (v. i.) The crackling noise made by block tin when it is bent back and forth.

Buzzard :: Buzzard (n.) A blockhead; a dunce.

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

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..

Lizard :: Lizard (n.) A piece of rope with thimble or block spliced into one or both of the ends.

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