Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

long block

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.83 in modern English

Syllables: long block
IPA

18

Scrabble Score

9

Letters

1

Syllables

7

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

An engine subassembly that consists of the assembled short block, plus the crankshaft, cylinder head, camshaft (usually), and valve train.

Etymology

From the larger size of the engine block assembly compared to a short block.

Inflected Forms

long blocks (plural)

Questions

What does long block mean?: An engine subassembly that consists of the assembled short block, plus the crankshaft, cylinder head, camshaft (usually), and valve train.
Where does long block come from?: From the larger size of the engine block assembly compared to a short block.

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