Definitions

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  • noun architecture A very large block of buildings
  • noun computing A segment of metadata describing the file system on a block device.

Etymologies

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super- +‎ block

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  • Barcelona - a group of 9 city blocks made pedestrian friendly. Spotted in The Guardian

    May 17, 2016