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Brick :: Brick (n.) A block or clay tempered with water, sand, etc., molded into a regular form, usually rectangular, and sun-dried, or burnt in a kiln, or in a heap or stack called a clamp..

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

Shell :: Shell (n.) The outer frame or case of a block within which the sheaves revolve.

Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.

Block :: Block (n.) To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat..

Blocked :: Blocked (imp. & p. p.) of Bloc.

Rack :: Rack (a.) A piece or frame of wood, having several sheaves, through which the running rigging passes; -- called also rack block. Also, a frame to hold shot..

Bee :: Bee (n.) Pieces of hard wood bolted to the sides of the bowsprit, to reeve the fore-topmast stays through; -- called also bee blocks..

Coehorn :: Coehorn (n.) A small bronze mortar mounted on a wooden block with handles, and light enough to be carried short distances by two men..

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.

Knockstone :: Knockstone (n.) A block upon which ore is broken up.

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

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..

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

Stop :: Stop (n.) A device, or piece, as a pin, block, pawl, etc., for arresting or limiting motion, or for determining the position to which another part shall be brought..

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

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..

Oppilate :: Oppilate (v. t.) To crowd together; to fill with obstructions; to block up.

Block :: Block (v. t.) A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

Stockjobber :: Stockish (a.) Like a stock; stupid; blockish.

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