A block is the portion of a street between 2 intersections. Because
blocks are usually rectangular, there are long blocks and short blocks.
'Around the block' means walking/driving around the 4 sides of the
rectangle. As you say, it's a very imprecise measurement, but it is
useful as it gives a general idea of distance and of how many
intersections one has to cross to reach one's destination. Usually a
walk around the block is a short distance.
On Tuesday, November 25, 2003, at 04:11 AM, Jean Nathan wrote:
I think I've asked this question before, but I can't remember the
answer - how far is a block?
Margot Walker in Halifax on the east coast of Canada
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