noun. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) the pyramids were built with large stone blocks |
noun. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings he lives in the next block |
noun. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides |
noun. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit he reserved a large block of seats|he held a large block of the company's stock |
noun. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units 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 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; often caused by emotional tension 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 |
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. an obstruction in a pipe or tube we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe |
noun. a platform from which an auctioneer sells they put their paintings on the block |
noun. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements |
verb. render unsuitable for passage block the way|barricade the streets|stop the busy road |
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|Halt the process |
verb. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals Jam the Voice of America|block the signals emitted by this station |
verb. run on a block system block trains |
verb. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia block a nerve|block a muscle |
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|The trees obstruct my view of the mountains |
verb. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block block the book cover |
verb. obstruct My nose is all stuffed|Her arteries are blocked |
verb. block passage through obstruct the path |
verb. support, secure, or raise with a block block a plate for printing|block the wheels of a car |
verb. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) block an attack |
verb. be unable to remember I'm drawing a blank|You are blocking the name of your first wife! |
verb. shape by using a block Block a hat|block a garment |
verb. shape into a block or blocks block the graphs so one can see the results clearly |
verb. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) Blocked funds|Freeze the assets of this hostile government |
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