1. blocks of wood carved with designs or text for printing
Usage: printing
2. hollow wooden percussion instruments struck with mallets
Usage: music
3. solid pieces of wood used as building materials or supports
Usage: construction

Examples

• The artist carved intricate designs into the woodblocks for the book illustrations.
• Traditional Japanese prints were made using carefully crafted woodblocks.
• The percussionist added woodblocks to create a sharp, rhythmic accent.
• Children played with colorful wooden woodblocks in the classroom.
• The construction crew used heavy woodblocks to support the foundation.
• Museum visitors watched a demonstration of printing with antique woodblocks.
• The orchestra’s woodblocks provided a distinctive clicking sound during the performance.