Definition of block

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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.

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Funge :: Funge (n.) A blockhead; a dolt; a fool.
Plumber Block :: Plumber block () A pillow block.
Burn :: Burn (v. t.) To make or produce, as an effect or result, by the application of fire or heat; as, to burn a hole; to burn charcoal; to burn letters into a block..
Glut :: Glut (n.) A block used for a fulcrum.
Oxhead :: Oxhead (n.) Literally, the head of an ox (emblem of cuckoldom); hence, a dolt; a blockhead..
Chock :: Chock (n.) A wedge, or block made to fit in any space which it is desired to fill, esp. something to steady a cask or other body, or prevent it from moving, by fitting into the space around or beneath it..
Tailstock :: Tailstock (n.) The sliding block or support, in a lathe, which carries the dead spindle, or adjustable center. The headstock supports the live spindle..
Blockader :: Blockader (n.) A vessel employed in blockading.
Stub :: Stub (n.) A log; a block; a blockhead.
Bumkin :: Bumkin (n.) A projecting beam or boom; as: (a) One projecting from each bow of a vessel, to haul the fore tack to, called a tack bumpkin. (b) One from each quarter, for the main-brace blocks, and called brace bumpkin. (c) A small outrigger over the stern of a boat, to extend the mizzen..
Frow :: Frow (n.) A cleaving tool with handle at right angles to the blade, for splitting cask staves and shingles from the block; a frower..
Necklace :: Necklace (n.) A rope or chain fitted around the masthead to hold hanging blocks for jibs and stays.
Dolt :: Dolt (n.) A heavy, stupid fellow; a blockhead; a numskull; an ignoramus; a dunce; a dullard..
Dunderhead :: Dunderhead (n.) A dunce; a numskull; a blockhead.
Quadrat :: Quadrat (n.) A block of type metal lower than the letters, -- used in spacing and in blank lines..
Knockstone :: Knockstone (n.) A block upon which ore is broken up.
Numps :: Numps (n.) A dolt; a blockhead.
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..
Woodenness :: Woodenness (n.) Quality of being wooden; clumsiness; stupidity; blockishness.
Tailblock :: Tailblock (n.) A block with a tail. See Tail, 9..
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