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Sarsen :: Sarsen (n.) One of the large sandstone blocks scattered over the English chalk downs; -- called also sarsen stone, and Druid stone..

Blockading :: Blockading (p. pr. & vb. n.) of Blockad.

Bloom :: Bloom (n.) A mass of wrought iron from the Catalan forge or from the puddling furnace, deprived of its dross, and shaped usually in the form of an oblong block by shingling..

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..

Wantwit :: Wantwit (n.) One destitute of wit or sense; a blockhead; a fool.

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..

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

Lizard :: Lizard (n.) A piece of rope with thimble or block spliced into one or both of the ends.

Crosshead :: Crosshead (n.) A beam or bar across the head or end of a rod, etc., or a block attached to it and carrying a knuckle pin; as the solid crosspiece running between parallel slides, which receives motion from the piston of a steam engine and imparts it to the connecting rod, which is hinged to the crosshead..

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

Plumber Block :: Plumber block () A pillow block.

Blockader :: Blockader (n.) A vessel employed in blockading.

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..

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

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

Dentil :: Dentil (n.) A small square block or projection in cornices, a number of which are ranged in an ornamental band; -- used particularly in the Ionic, Corinthian, and Composite orders..

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

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

Chipping :: Chipping (n.) The act or process of cutting or breaking off small pieces, as in dressing iron with a chisel, or reducing a timber or block of stone to shape..

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

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