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DictionaryblockGrouped unit
noun

block

BLAHK/blɑːk/

A solid or bounded section treated as one unit.

A solid wooden block shows clear grain along its flat sides.

A single substantial cube of wood with clear grain and crisp solid edges rests on white.
Etymology
blockOld Frenchlog, block of wood

Old French bloc named a solid piece of wood, later generalized to other materials. The city sense developed through a “compact mass” of buildings, then an area enclosed by streets.

In context

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More examples

  • The schedule reserves a block of time for quiet work.
  • The bakery stands two blocks from the library.
  • Several office blocks line the avenue.

Forms

block · blocks

Similar words

cube
Specifically a solid with equal square faces.
slab
Usually a broad flat piece rather than a thick block.