Block system — Block Block (bl[o^]k), n. [OE. blok; cf. F. bloc (fr. OHG.), D. & Dan. blok, Sw. & G. block, OHG. bloch. There is also an OHG. bloch, biloh; bi by + the same root as that of E. lock. Cf. {Block}, v. t., {Blockade}, and see {Lock}.] [1913 Webster] … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
Block system — System Sys tem, n. [L. systema, Gr. ?, fr. ? to place together; sy n with + ? to place: cf. F. syst[ e]me. See {Stand}.] 1. An assemblage of objects arranged in regular subordination, or after some distinct method, usually logical or scientific;… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
block-system — [blɔksistɛm] n. m. ÉTYM. 1881; angl. block system (1873), de (to) block « fermer », et system. ❖ ♦ Anglic. Techn. (ch. de fer). Dispositif de signalisation automatique sur des sections de voie, destiné à éviter les collisions. || … Encyclopédie Universelle
block system — n. a system of dividing a railroad track into several sections (blocks) and regulating the trains by automatic signals (block signals) so that there is usually no more than one train in one section … English World dictionary
block-system — blockˈ system noun (rail) A system in which no train is allowed onto a section of line so long as any other is on it • • • Main Entry: ↑block … Useful english dictionary
block system — noun 1. : a system of mountain ranges composed of tilted or uplifted fault blocks compare basin range 2. : a system by which a railroad track is divided into short sections (as of three or four miles) and trains are so run by the guidance of… … Useful english dictionary
block system — Railroads. 1. a series of consecutive blocks. Cf. block (def. 22). 2. a system of blocks and block signals for controlling train movements. [1860 65] * * * … Universalium
block system — series of sequential blocks; system of blocks for controlling train flow wherein railroad track is divided into short sections and trains are guided by automatic signals … English contemporary dictionary
block system — noun a system of railway signalling which divides the track into sections and allows no train to enter a section that is not completely clear … English new terms dictionary
block system — /ˈblɒk sɪstəm/ (say blok sistuhm) noun any system of controlling train movements by allowing only one train at a time into a section of the railway …