cement blocks

Heavy building pieces

Cement blocks are rectangular building units made from concrete—a mixture of cement, sand, and aggregate.

They're the standard material for constructing walls, foundations, and other structures where durability matters more than aesthetics.

Often hollow to reduce weight and allow reinforcement with rebar.

Also called cinder blocks or concrete blocks: The warehouse walls were bare cement blocks.

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Woven or knit material

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Gas-filled porous solid

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Unmanufactured geological material

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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G