Block-island
an island off the coast of and a part of Rhode Island, at the E entrance to Long Island Sound.
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basaltic lava in the form of a chaotic assemblage of angular blocks; aa. noun volcanic lava occurring as rough-surfaced jagged blocks
- Block-letter
Printing. a sans-serif typeface or letter, usually compressed and having tight curves. . a simple, hand-printed capital letter. noun Also called block capital. a plain capital letter
- Block-line
a rope or chain running through the blocks of a tackle.
- Block-mast
a short mast from the head of which a lateen yard is suspended.
- Block-mountain
a mountain formed by the uplift of blocks of the earth’s crust.