Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

blockwork

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 1.33 in modern English

Syllables: block-work
IPA

24

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

2

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

masonry that uses large blocks (of concrete etc.) rather than bricks

Uncountable

Etymology

From block + work.

Usage

Uncountable

Inflected Forms

blockworks (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

brickwork

Questions

What does blockwork mean?: masonry that uses large blocks (of concrete etc.) rather than bricks
Where does blockwork come from?: From block + work.

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