small block in English

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  "etymology_text": "From the smaller size of the engine block compared to a big block engine.",
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        "(automotive, of an engine) having or characterised by a relatively small and lighter engine block"
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        "of an engine"
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        "automotive",
        "transport",
        "vehicles"
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  "word": "small block"
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          "engine block"
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        "(automotive, of an engine) having or characterised by a relatively small and lighter engine block"
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        "of an engine"
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"small block" meaning in English

Adjective