1. The act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks.
2. Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
BLOCKING COURSE
Block"ing course` (. (Arch.)
Defn: The finishing course of a wall showing above a cornice.
BLOCKISH
Block"ish, a.
Defn: Like a block; deficient in understanding; stupid; dull.
"Blockish Ajax." Shak.
— Block"ish*ly, adv.
— Block"ish*ness, n.
BLOCKLIKE
Block"like` (, a.
Defn: Like a block; stupid.
BLOCK SIGNAL
Block signal. (Railroads)
Defn: One of the danger signals or safety signals which guide the movement of trains in a block system. The signal is often so coupled with a switch that act of opening or closing the switch operates the signal also.