mounting block

mounting block
A small block, often carved with steps, used for mounting or dismounting a horse at a pub, courthouse etc.

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  • Mounting block — A mounting block, horse block, or in Scots a loupin on stane[1] is an assistance for mounting and dismounting a horse or cart, especially for the young, elderly or infirm. They were especially useful for women riding sidesaddle, allowing a horse… …   Wikipedia

  • mounting block — noun a block of stone or low wooden steps from which a rider mounts a horse …   English new terms dictionary

  • mounting — n. 1 = MOUNT(1) n. 1. 2 in senses of MOUNT(1) v. Phrases and idioms: mounting block a block of stone placed to help a rider mount a horse …   Useful english dictionary

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  • horse block — noun : a block or platform for use in mounting or dismounting from a horse or entering or leaving a vehicle * * * a step or block of stone, wood, etc., for getting on or off a horse or in or out of a vehicle. [1745 55] * * * horse block noun A… …   Useful english dictionary

  • joss-block — /josˈblok/ (dialect) noun A mounting block …   Useful english dictionary

  • upping-block — uppˈing block, uppˈing stock or uppˈing stone noun A mounting block • • • Main Entry: ↑up …   Useful english dictionary

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  • Chevrolet small-block engine — Chevrolet Small Block V8 engine Manufacturer: General Motors Production: 1955–2003 Successors: GM LT engine, GM LS engine Type: small block V8 265 Produ …   Wikipedia

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