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==External links==
==External links==
{{LinkWeisstein|Preblock.html}}
{{LinkLexicon|lex_p.htm#preblock}}
{{LinkLexicon|lex_p.htm#preblock}}


{{Symmetry|diagonal2}}
{{Symmetry|diagonal2}}

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Pre-block
x = 2, y = 2, rule = B3/S23 o$2o! #C [[ THUMBSIZE 2 THEME 6 GRID GRIDMAJOR 0 SUPPRESS THUMBLAUNCH ]]
Pattern type Miscellaneous
Number of cells 3
Bounding box 2 × 2
Static symmetry Unspecified
Discovered by John Conway
Year of discovery 1970

Pre-block (or latent block), a triomino, is a common parent of the block. Given its compactness and distinctive form, it is a recognizable component of many other patterns, such as boat, ship, aircraft carrier, block and glider or snake; a mirrored pair comprise one phase of a beacon.

The pre-block is similar to the tub, boat, beehive and such in the sense that it can be augmented with items like tails, as in eater 1 and integral sign.

See also