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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

  1. noun A solid piece of a hard material, usually with flat sides.
  2. noun A section of a city bounded by streets, or the distance along one such section.
  3. noun Something that stops progress or prevents access.
  4. verb To obstruct or prevent something from passing or happening.
  5. verb To stop someone from contacting you online.

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