big block
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English[edit]
Etymology[edit]
From the larger size of the engine block compared to a small block engine.
Adjective[edit]
big block (not comparable)
- (automotive, of an engine) Having or characterised by a large, heavy and powerful engine block.
Usage notes[edit]
Not the same as long block, which refers to the completeness of an engine subassembly rather than the physical size.