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city block

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Noun1.city blockcity block - a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
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area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography); "it was a mountainous area"; "Bible country"
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Butler, at his ship-yard near the drawbridge, upon what is called the City Block, thus making it unnecessary for him to seek employment for me.
Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass An American Slave by Douglass, Frederick View in context
Here was a great hole, perhaps two city blocks square, and with long files of garbage wagons creeping into it.
The Jungle by Sinclair, Upton View in context
The Eighth Street Bridge, crossing an arm of San Antonio Estuary, was the length of three city blocks.
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