(literally) A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.

A form of firearm action where the sealing of the breech is done with a specially shaped breechblock able to rotate on a pin.

(psychology) Repression of painful thoughts. / (psychology) Inability to continue a train of thought.

A residential building consisting of apartments.

Misspelling of gapers' block.

(chiefly US and Canada, idiomatic) A traffic jam resulting from motorists slowing to look at a motor vehicle collision or other roadside distraction.

Synonym of gapers' block

(historical) A small block, often carved with steps, used for mounting or dismounting a horse at a pub, courthouse etc.

plural of block capital

Text written entirely in capital letters.