linearblock
nounUK /ˈlɪniə blɒk/
US /ˈlɪniər blɑːk/
A linear block is a long, straight piece that is shaped like a rectangle.
The child stacked a linear block on top of the tower.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In math, a linear block is a straight-line part of a pattern or graph.
The teacher drew a linear block on the chart to show the flat part.
3. In building, a linear block is a long stone or concrete piece used in a row.
Workers placed each linear block along the edge of the path.
4. In computing, a linear block is a straight chunk of data stored in order.
The program reads a linear block of numbers from the file.