"monoblock" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: monoblocks [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} monoblock (plural monoblocks)
  1. Alternative spelling of monobloc, a forging or casting made in a single piece. Tags: alt-of, alternative Alternative form of: monobloc (extra: a forging or casting made in a single piece)
    Sense id: en-monoblock-en-noun-1zIRJM6h Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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