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Definition of Blockings
1. blocking [n] - See also: blocking
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blockings
Literary usage of Blockings
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Interesting Anecdotes, Memoirs, Allegories, Essays, and Poetical Fragments by Addison, Mr Addison (1797)
"a'nd blockings, a cap, handkerchief, ruffles and apron, and a night gown of genteel
... blockings ..."
2. Harper's New Monthly Magazine by Henry Mills Alden (1883)
"Therefore, if we next knock out the blockings before undisturbed, the tower will
settle down on the replaced blockings as far as its weight can compress ..."
3. The Operative Mechanic, and British Machinist: Being a Practical Display of by John Nicholson (1825)
"In order to join the column, glue two pieces together, and when quite dry, glue
in blockings to strengthen them ; join a third piece to the former two, ..."
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