Building block

noun

Word Frequency: 0.9

Definitions

1.nounA component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.

"Cells are the building blocks of life."

2.nounA block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy and can be stacked or joined to form a larger structure.

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