blocco

Definitions of blocco
  1. noun
    a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
    synonyms: carrucola, girella
  2. noun
    the state of inactivity following an interruption
    synonyms: arresto, paralisi
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    inattività, inerzia
    the state of being inactive
  3. noun
    a number of sheets (ticket or stamps etc.) bound together on one edge
    synonyms: blocchetto, block notes, carnet, taccuino
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    prodotto
    an artifact that has been created by someone or some process
  4. noun
    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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    incudine
    a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
    pane, tortiera
    a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
    calastra
    a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
    cubetto, dado
    a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
    barra, lingotto
    metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
    dado
    a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
    tampone
    a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
    soletta
    block consisting of a thick piece of something
    dado
    a small cube with 1 to 6 spots on the six faces; used in gambling to generate random numbers
    controdado
    supplementary nut that is screwed down on a primary nut to prevent it from loosening
    cartella
    a slab of stone or wood suitable for bearing an inscription
    conversa, embrice, formella, mattonella, piastrella, quadrello
    a flat thin rectangular slab (as of fired clay or rubber or linoleum) used to cover surfaces
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