Definition of Line block

1. Noun. Engraving consisting of a block that has been etched or engraved.

Exact synonyms: Line Engraving, Linecut
Generic synonyms: Engraving

Lexicographical Neighbors of Line Block

line-drive single
line-drive triple
line-item veto
line-out
line-outs
line-shooter
line-shooting
line-tying
line-up
line-ups
line and length
line angle
line art
line backer
line bees
line block (current term)
line break
line breaks
line breeding
line coach
line code
line codes
line conch
line conches
line dance
line dances
line dancing
line double
line drawing
line drive

Literary usage of Line block

Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:

1. Athletics and Mathematics in Archaic Corinth: The Origins of the Greek Stadionby David Gilman Romano by David Gilman Romano (1993)
"A starting line block with a single groove cut into its top surface has been ... A second single groove starting line block was found at Nemea in the area ..."

2. Block Signal Operation by William Lloyd Derr (1902)
"line, block telegraph working must be maintained, the up trains being signalled on the up line block telegraph circuit, and the down trains on the down line ..."

3. Colour Printing and Colour Printers by R. M. Burch, William Gamble (1910)
"A photo-etched block for colour printing is not necessarily a half-tone, as a line block will often suit the purpose quite as well, if not better, ..."

4. The Application of Efficiency Principles by George Hugh Shepard (1917)
"... Total Third line, Block HW Direct Labor Direct Materials Third line, Block MV Distribution to Departments Fifth line, Direct Departments Direct Use of ..."

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