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Block

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Definitions for Block

noun
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Examples
  1. the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
noun
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Synonyms
city block
Examples
  1. he lives in the next block
noun
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Synonyms
cube
noun
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Examples
  1. he reserved a large block of seats
  2. he held a large block of the company's stock
noun
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Examples
  1. there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
noun
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Examples
  1. since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
noun
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
Synonyms
mental block
Examples
  1. often caused by emotional tension
  2. I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
noun
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
Synonyms
pulley pulley-block pulley block
noun
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Synonyms
engine block cylinder block
Examples
  1. the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
noun
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Synonyms
blockage closure occlusion stop stoppage
Examples
  1. we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
noun
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Synonyms
auction block
Examples
  1. they put their paintings on the block
noun
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Synonyms
blocking
verb
render unsuitable for passage
Synonyms
barricade blockade stop block off block up bar
Examples
  1. block the way
  2. barricade the streets
  3. stop the busy road
verb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Synonyms
obstruct blockade hinder stymie stymy embarrass
Examples
  1. His brother blocked him at every turn
verb
stop from happening or developing
Synonyms
stop halt kibosh
Examples
  1. Block his election
  2. Halt the process
verb
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Synonyms
jam
Examples
  1. Jam the Voice of America
  2. block the signals emitted by this station
verb
run on a block system
Examples
  1. block trains
verb
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Examples
  1. block a nerve
  2. block a muscle
verb
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Synonyms
obstruct
Examples
  1. The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
  2. The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
verb
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Examples
  1. block the book cover
verb
obstruct
Synonyms
stuff lug choke up
Examples
  1. My nose is all stuffed
  2. Her arteries are blocked
verb
block passage through
Synonyms
obstruct obturate impede occlude jam close up
Examples
  1. obstruct the path
verb
support, secure, or raise with a block
Examples
  1. block a plate for printing
  2. block the wheels of a car
verb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms
parry deflect
Examples
  1. block an attack
verb
be unable to remember
Synonyms
forget blank out draw a blank
Examples
  1. I'm drawing a blank
  2. You are blocking the name of your first wife!
verb
shape by using a block
Examples
  1. Block a hat
  2. block a garment
verb
shape into a block or blocks
Examples
  1. block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
verb
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Synonyms
freeze immobilize immobilise
Examples
  1. Blocked funds
  2. Freeze the assets of this hostile government

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