testblock
nounUK /ˈtɛst blɒk/
US /ˈtɛst blɑːk/
A testblock is a small block used to try out an idea or check if something works.
The teacher gave each group a testblock to practice building before the real project.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A section of a computer program used to check that the code works correctly.
The programmer ran a testblock to make sure the new feature did not break anything.
3. A small piece of material used to see how strong or safe a bigger piece will be.
Engineers pressed the testblock to learn how much weight the new wall could hold.
4. A short part of a test or quiz that stands on its own.
Finish the first testblock before you move on to the harder questions.