pölkky — meaning in English
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English meaning
- block noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
Senses
pölkky is used for these senses in English:
- block A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
- block A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
- block A case or frame housing one or more sheaves (pulleys), used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example as part of lifting gear or a sailing ship's rigging. See also block and tackle.
- block (printing, dated) A piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted.
block — full definition
- noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
- noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
- noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
- verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
- verb To stop someone from contacting you online.