Chinese block

noun

1. a percussion instrument consisting of a hollow wooden block played with a drumstick

Example Sentences

"It is unusual to see the Chinese block buying, it implies that this is a capital movement rather than just individuals looking to park money."

From Reuters

The Chinese block access to certain websites--such as those affiliated with the banned Falun Gong movement--but Safeweb's technology will help Internet users disguise their movements online.

From Time Magazine Archive

The side-drummer, who played the side-drum, bass drum, cymbals, Chinese block, motor-horn, triangle, and clappers was a boy who had lost both eyes.

From Project Gutenberg

Puzzle, Chinese block, 266 ff.; mechanical, 290; results Of, 291.

From Project Gutenberg

Some previous boarder had bequeathed to the house an intricate Chinese block puzzle.

From Project Gutenberg