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Cut :: Cut (n.) An engraved block or plate; the impression from such an engraving; as, a book illustrated with fine cuts..

Block :: Block (v. t.) The wooden mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped..

Mutule :: Mutule (n.) A projecting block worked under the corona of the Doric corice, in the same situation as the modillion of the Corinthian and Composite orders. See Illust. of Gutta..

Snatch Block :: Snatch block () a kind of block with an opening in one side to receive the bight of a rope.

Dodipoll :: Dodipoll (n.) A stupid person; a fool; a blockhead.

Runner :: Runner (n.) A rope rove through a block and used to increase the mechanical power of a tackle.

Swilled :: Swig (v. t.) To pull upon (a tackle) by throwing the weight of the body upon the fall between the block and a cleat.

Euphroe :: Euphroe (n.) A block or long slat of wood, perforated for the passage of the crowfoot, or cords by which an awning is held up..

Blockhead :: Blockhead (n.) A stupid fellow; a dolt; a person deficient in understanding.

Top :: Top (n.) A plug, or conical block of wood, with longitudital grooves on its surface, in which the strands of the rope slide in the process of twisting..

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..

Oxhead :: Oxhead (n.) Literally, the head of an ox (emblem of cuckoldom); hence, a dolt; a blockhead..

Doltish :: Doltish (a.) Doltlike; dull in intellect; stupid; blockish; as, a doltish clown..

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

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

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

Barricade :: Barricade (n.) A fortification, made in haste, of trees, earth, palisades, wagons, or anything that will obstruct the progress or attack of an enemy. It is usually an obstruction formed in streets to block an enemy's access..

Montoir :: Montoir (n.) A stone used in mounting a horse; a horse block.

Jigger :: "Jigger (n. & v.) A light tackle, consisting of a double and single block and the fall, used for various purposes, as to increase the purchase on a topsail sheet in hauling it home; the watch tackle..

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..

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