sound block

[ sound blok ]

noun

1. a small block of wood for rapping with a gavel.

Example Sentences

“I think in some product categories that we want to explore, we might end up in exactly the same situation as with sound,” Block says, hinting at more major consumer electronics partnerships to come.

From The Verge

Ms. Fenet is off and running long before her gavel hits the wooden sound block.

From New York Times

A professor of music history at the University of Puget Sound, Block explains the unique greatness of the music as he probes Beethoven’s masterworks, including the circumstances of the historic performances.

From Seattle Times

The Coast Guard says Station Point Judith provides search and rescue assets for Rhode Island Sound, Block Island Sound and offshore emergencies up to 50 miles south of Rhode Island.

From Washington Times

Users can add to the black base unit by attaching a dedicated graphics card, a sound block, a portable hard drive and even a power bank to wirelessly charge certain smartphones.

From US News