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Blockheadism :: Blockheadism (n.) That which characterizes a blockhead; stupidity.

Block Book :: Block book () A book printed from engraved wooden blocks instead of movable types.

Engraving :: Engraving (n.) The act or art of producing upon hard material incised or raised patterns, characters, lines, and the like; especially, the art of producing such lines, etc., in the surface of metal plates or blocks of wood. Engraving is used for the decoration of the surface itself; also, for producing an original, from which a pattern or design may be printed on paper..

Brace :: Brace (n.) A rope reeved through a block at the end of a yard, by which the yard is moved horizontally; also, a rudder gudgeon..

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

Blockade :: Blockade (n.) Hence, to shut in so as to prevent egress..

Block :: 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..

Unreeve :: Unreeve (v. t.) To withdraw, or take out, as a rope from a block, thimble, or the like..

Jobbernowl :: Jobbernowl (n.) A blockhead.

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

Blocklike :: Blocklike (a.) Like a block; stupid.

Top-block :: Top-block (n.) A large ironbound block strapped with a hook, and, when used, hung to an eyebolt in the cap, -- used in swaying and lowering the topmast..

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

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..

Blockade :: Blockade (v. t.) The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, with the purpose of preventing ingress or egress, or the reception of supplies; as, the blockade of the ports of an enemy..

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

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

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

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

Blocking Course :: Blocking course () The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.

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