engine block — English Dictionary

Noun

1. The metal structure (traditionally and usually a casting) that contains the cylinders of a piston engine.

   Synonyms

   cylinder block

   Broader terms

   block

   Examples

   Without any antifreeze in the coolant, the coolant froze, causing the engine block to crack.

Noun

1. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

   Synonyms

   cylinder blockblock

   Broader terms

   castcasting

   Examples

   the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked