block
Pronunciation
Noun
A1 Beginner
Quick answer
A solid piece of material, usually with flat sides, or a section of a street between two junctions.
Usage notes
Block also means a section of a city street, as in walk two blocks.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "The toddler stacked one wooden _____ on top of another."
Answer: block
In your own words, what does "block" mean?
A solid piece of material, usually with flat sides, or a section of a street between two junctions.
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