But let's start with basic blocking and tackling. (alephblog.com)
The exhaust on it isn't very loud, and doesn't really do justice to the engine, as more recent cars with the same basic block sound MUCH better. (mechanics.stackexchange.com)
A line of basic blocks assembled together can act as a slide along which other components — made from groups of their siblings — can move driven by an attached motor. (newscientist.com)