block and tackle — Pulley Pul ley, n.; pl. {Pulleys}. [F. poulie, perhaps of Teutonic origin (cf. {Poll}, v. t.); but cf. OE. poleine, polive, pulley, LL. polanus, and F. poulain, properly, a colt, fr. L. pullus young animal, foal (cf. {Pullet}, {Foal}). For the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
New Kids on the Block — This article is about the band. For their first album, see New Kids on the Block (album). For the animated TV series, see New Kids on the Block (TV series). For the episode of The O.C., see The New Kids on the Block (The O.C.). For the Dutch… … Wikipedia
Susan Block — Dr. Susan Block,Los Angeles, CA on July 1, 2010 Susan Marilyn Block (born June 10, 1955),[1] also known as Dr. Susan Block and Dr. Suzy, is an American sexologist, author, filmmaker, therapist, cable TV talk show host and cultural commentator.… … Wikipedia
Mounting block — A mounting block, horse block, or in Scots a loupin on stane[1] is an assistance for mounting and dismounting a horse or cart, especially for the young, elderly or infirm. They were especially useful for women riding sidesaddle, allowing a horse… … Wikipedia
Portsmouth Block Mills — The Portsmouth Block Mills form part of the Portsmouth Dockyard at Portsmouth, Hampshire, England, and were built during the Napoleonic Wars to supply the British Royal Navy with pulley blocks. They started the age of mass production using all… … Wikipedia
Pulley block — Pulley Pul ley, n.; pl. {Pulleys}. [F. poulie, perhaps of Teutonic origin (cf. {Poll}, v. t.); but cf. OE. poleine, polive, pulley, LL. polanus, and F. poulain, properly, a colt, fr. L. pullus young animal, foal (cf. {Pullet}, {Foal}). For the… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Newmark's sliding block — The Newmark s sliding block analysis method is an engineering method used to calculate the permanent displacements of soil slopes (also embankments and dams) during seismic loading. It is also simply called Newmark s analysis or Sliding block… … Wikipedia
Gene D. Block — (born 1948) is currently serving as the ninth chancellor of the University of California, Los Angeles. His selection was announced on December 21, 2006, and he took office on August 1, 2007, succeeding acting chancellor Norman Abrams. Prior to… … Wikipedia
Drugs acting on cholinergic and adrenergic receptors — ▪ Table Drugs acting on cholinergic and adrenergic receptors type of drug mechanism of action common use(s) Cholinergic atropine cholinergic antagonist during anesthesia, to dry up secretions, prevent cardiac slowing, and dilate bronchi; during… … Universalium
bearing block — noun Etymology: bearing (II) 1. : a block of material acting as a bearing plate 2. or bearing box [bearing (I) ] … Useful english dictionary
Blockeinrichtungen — (block system; installations du block système; installazione del sistema di blocco), Anlagen, die zur Sicherung und Regelung des Zugverkehrs auf offener Strecke (Fahren in Raumabstand), sowie zur Sicherung der Fahrten über Weichenstraßen auf… … Enzyklopädie des Eisenbahnwesens