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Definition of block

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Block (v. t.) A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles..

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Render :: Render (v. i.) To pass; to run; -- said of the passage of a rope through a block, eyelet, etc.; as, a rope renders well, that is, passes freely; also, to yield or give way..

Fish-block :: Fish-block (n.) See Fish-tackle.

Last :: Last (v. i.) A wooden block shaped like the human foot, on which boots and shoes are formed..

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 blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

Juggle :: "Juggle (n.) A block of timber cut to a length, either in the round or split..

Cittern-head :: Cittern-head (n.) Blockhead; dunce; -- so called because the handle of a cittern usually ended with a carved head.

Pitching :: Pitching (n.) The rough paving of a street to a grade with blocks of stone.

Cuddy :: Cuddy (n.) A blockhead; a lout.

Breechblock :: Breechblock (n.) The movable piece which closes the breech of a breech-loading firearm, and resists the backward force of the discharge. It is withdrawn for the insertion of a cartridge, and closed again before the gun is fired..

Obstruct :: Obstruct (v. t.) To block up; to stop up or close, as a way or passage; to place an obstacle in, or fill with obstacles or impediments that prevent or hinder passing; as, to obstruct a street; to obstruct the channels of the body..

Buckler :: Buckler (n.) A block of wood or plate of iron made to fit a hawse hole, or the circular opening in a half-port, to prevent water from entering when the vessel pitches..

Jobbernowl :: Jobbernowl (n.) A blockhead.

Funge :: Funge (n.) A blockhead; a dolt; a fool.

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

Denture :: Denture (n.) An artificial tooth, block, or set of teeth..

Stumblingly :: Stumbling-block (n.) Any cause of stumbling, perplexity, or error..

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

Blockhouse :: Blockhouse (n.) A house of squared logs.

Burton :: Burton (n.) A peculiar tackle, formed of two or more blocks, or pulleys, the weight being suspended to a hook block in the bight of the running part..