Block

blok, n. A solid ma of wood, stone, etc.; the ma of wood on which criminals are beheaded; the mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped; ma or row of buildings; a system of pulleys arranged in a frame; any obstruction; a section of a railroad, having a telegraphic signal at its end, so that no train can enter it until it is reported clear of preceding trains. — v. t. [blocked (blokt), block- II ing.] To hinder egre or pa age from \| or into; to stop, obstruct; to secure or sup port by means of blocks. — Block-head, n. Block. A stupid fellow; a dolt. — house, n. (Mil.) A structure of heavy timber or logs for defense loop-holed for musketry. — -tin, n. Tin in blocks_or ingots. —Blockade, blok-ad", n. The shutting up of a place by troops or ships, to compel a surrender from want, without regular attacks, —v. t. To shut up by troops or ships, etc.; to confine. — Blockad'er, n. Block-house. Blomary. See under Bloom.