plural of gawker block

Synonym of gapers' block

plural of tackle block

(mechanics) A pulley over which a rope runs.

(automotive, of an engine) having or characterised by a relatively small and lighter engine block

plural of short block

(automotive) An engine subassembly comprising the portion of the cylinder block below the cylinder head gasket but above the oil pan (and including neither).

(automotive) An engine subassembly that consists of the assembled short block, plus the crankshaft, cylinder head, camshaft (usually), and valve train.

plural of long block

(automotive, of an engine) Having or characterised by a large, heavy and powerful engine block.