building block vs cobblestone

building block

noun
  • A component that is part of a larger construction, such as a brick or a stone. 

  • A block made of wood or plastic that is used as a children's toy and can be stacked or joined to form a larger structure. 

  • A component that is part of a larger system. 

cobblestone

noun
  • The material made from cobblestones. 

  • A rounded stone from a river bed, fit for use as ballast in ships and for paving roads. 

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