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1-2-3 block

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: 4.78 in modern English

Syllables
1-2-3 block
IPA
13
Scrabble Score
5
Letters
3
Syllables
5
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A tool used in machining fields, especially milling, to aid in setup. It is a block of steel that is precisely squared and parallel whose sides are 1, 2, and 3 inches long, respectively. May contain arranged holes. Similar, larger blocks are called 2-4-6 blocks.

Inflected Forms

1-2-3 blocks (plural)

Synonyms

setup block machinist block

Questions

What does 1-2-3 block mean?
A tool used in machining fields, especially milling, to aid in setup. It is a block of steel that is precisely squared and parallel whose sides are 1, 2, and 3 inches long, respectively. May contain arranged holes. Similar, larger blocks are called 2-4-6 blocks.

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