building block

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Noun

building block (plural building blocks)

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

   Words are the building blocks of a language.

   Cells are the building blocks of life.

2. A 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.

Translations

• French: brique
• German: Baustein
• Russian: строи́тельный блок

Translations

• French: cube
• German: Bauklotz, Spielbaustein
• Russian: ку́бик

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