Word: blockface
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: block
face
Definition: The side of a block that faces a given street.
Morphemes:
Affix: block
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: The distance from one street to another in a city or suburb that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.
Affix: face
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: To cover in front, for ornament, protection, etc; to put a facing upon.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: faciēs
Language: la
Decoded: facies
Meaning: form, appearance