transitive. To shape on a block: see block, n. 4.

transitive. To make (a braid, basket, mat, etc.) by plaiting.

To cut off (the superfluous nap of woollen cloth) in the process of manufacture; also, in hat-making, to remove (nap) by singeing or scouring.

transitive. Hat-making. To work the beaver felt or other fur nap into (the hat body). Obsolete.

transitive. Hat-making. To shape and harden (a hat) on a plank. Cf. earlier planking, n. 5.

Hat-making. To smooth with pounce, sandpaper, etc. (cf. pounce, v.2 1).

(transitive) to dress (a hat) by means of a velvet pad.

Used with reference to the bow (see bow, n.1 13) employed in hat-making; also with the material as object.

= block, v. 8.