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glass block

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noun

  1. a translucent, hollow or solid block of glass for glazing openings or constructing partitions, usually square on the face, with the outer surfaces treated in any of various ways.


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“I’ve eaten here over 20 years,” Jarrín said in Spanish as we made our way toward his regular spot near a wall of glass block windows.

From Los Angeles Times

With four bedrooms and three bathrooms, the house had walls and floors of concrete complemented by a palette of redwood, teak, fir and glass block.

From Los Angeles Times

That’s why his holographic display company is introducing the Looking Glass Block: a new image format that lets you peek inside a 3D scene, even if you’re viewing it on a normal flat screen.

From The Verge

Glass block windows and clerestories give the exterior some style.

From Los Angeles Times

Glass block windows line the entry.

From Los Angeles Times