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Blocks: The square markings six feet from the baseline on each side of the lane.

Johannson Blocks (Jo Blocks): Common term for the precision gage blocks used and accepted as dimensional standards by machinists, toolmakers and inspectors.

Tee Blocks: (also 'blocks, tee markers, markers') two objects that indicate the foreward boundary of the teeing area

A-B PCS Blocks: The first two PCS licenses that were auctioned by the FCC in March 1995. Each contains 30 MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on MTA geographic partitions.

D and E PCS Blocks: The fourth and fifth PCS licenses that were auctioned by the FCC in January 1997. Each contains MHz of spectrum in the 1900 MHz band and is based on BTA geographical partitions. The licenses . . . View Full Definition

Block Trader: A dealer who will take a position in the block trades to accommodate customer buyers and sellers of blocks. See: Dealer, market maker, principal.

Fractional Discretion Order: Refers to the practice of institutional investors trading large blocks of securities directly to avoid brokerage commissions. See: Instinet.

Secondary Issue: (1) Procedure for selling blocks of seasoned issues of stocks. (2) More generally, sale of already issued stock.

Atomic Theory: An explanation of chemical properties and processes that assumes that tiny particles called atoms are the ultimate building blocks of matter.

Splash Block: A small, specially designed portable concrete pad. Oriented downhill, splash blocks direct water from rain gutter down drains or under outside hose faucets to flow away from the house.