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Dunderhead :: Dunderhead (n.) A dunce; a numskull; a blockhead.

Tray :: Tray (n.) A small trough or wooden vessel, sometimes scooped out of a block of wood, for various domestic uses, as in making bread, chopping meat, etc..

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..

Underhead :: Underhead (n.) A blockhead, or stupid person; a dunderhead..

Swallowed :: Swallow (n.) The aperture in a block through which the rope reeves.

Tackle :: Tackle (n.) The rigging and apparatus of a ship; also, any purchase where more than one block is used..

Block :: Block (v. t.) A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.

Square :: Square (n.) An area of four sides, generally with houses on each side; sometimes, a solid block of houses; also, an open place or area for public use, as at the meeting or intersection of two or more streets..

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

Blockish :: Blockish (a.) Like a block; deficient in understanding; stupid; dull.

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

Chair :: Chair (n.) An iron block used on railways to support the rails and secure them to the sleepers.

Hub :: Hub (n.) A block for scotching a wheel.

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

Block Tin :: Block tin () See under Tin.

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

Blocking :: Blocking (n.) Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily..

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

Fortilage :: Fortilage (n.) A little fort; a blockhouse.

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..

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