building block

/B IH1 L D IH0 NG B L AA1 K/
noun
  1. 1

    A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone.

    “Cells are the building blocks of life.”

  2. 2

    A block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy and can be stacked or joined to form a larger structure.

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