"blockfront" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: blockfronts [plural]
Etymology: block + front Etymology templates: {{compound|en|block|front}} block + front Head templates: {{en-noun}} blockfront (plural blockfronts)
  1. The buildings facing the street along an entire city block
    Sense id: en-blockfront-en-noun-vMNlX7UL Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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