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