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Noun
block - a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
artefact, artifact a man-made object taken as a whole
anvil a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
briquet, briquette a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel
cake, bar a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); "a bar of chocolate"
chock, wedge a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
chopping block a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split
crosshead metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
square block, cube a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
domino a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
block of metal, ingot, metal bar metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
nog a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it
nut a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
inking pad, inkpad, stamp pad, pad the fleshy cushion-like underside of an animal's foot or of a human's finger
slab block consisting of a thick piece of something
starting block block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race
step the act of changing location by raising the foot and setting it down; "he walked with unsteady steps"
swage block an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal
block - a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
cube
solid a three-dimensional shape
block - (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"
computer memory unit a unit for measuring computer memory
computer science, computing the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
sector measuring instrument consisting of two graduated arms hinged at one end
block - housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
living accommodations, housing, lodging structures collectively in which people are housed
cellblock, ward a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
block - 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"
mental block
inability lacking the power to perform
block - 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"
block - a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
city block
block - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
blocking
obstruction getting in someone's way
interference (American football) blocking a player's path with your body; "he ran interference for the quarterback"
trap block (American football) an illegal block
block - an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstructor, obstruction the baggage and equipment carried by an army
breech closer, breechblock a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
stopple, stopper, plug (bridge) a playing card with a value sufficiently high to insure taking a trick in a particular suit; "if my partner has a spade stopper I can bid no trump"
block - 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
pulley, pulley-block, pulley block
simple machine, machine any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks
block and tackle pulley blocks with associated rope or cable
bullock block, bollock a pulley-block at the head of a topmast
fairlead a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
block - a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
engine block, cylinder block
casting, cast the choice of actors to play particular roles in a play or movie
internal-combustion engine, ice a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
reciprocating engine an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
block - a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
auction block

Verb
block - shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
shape, form give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
block - interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put under, put out administer an anesthetic drug to; "The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth"
block - shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
shape, form give shape or form to; "shape the dough"; "form the young child's character"
block - support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
hold up, sustain, support, hold hold up something as an example; hold up one's achievements for admiration
block - stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
boss, emboss, stamp raise in a relief; "embossed stationery"
block - run on a block system; "block trains"
operate, run happen; "What is going on in the minds of the people?"
block - block passage through; "obstruct the path"
obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
disengage, free become free; "in neutral, the gears disengage"
impede, hinder be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
block off, blockade impose a blockade on
barricado, barricade block off with barricades
barricade block off with barricades
asphyxiate, stifle, suffocate, choke smother or suppress; "Stifle your curiosity"
tie up finish the last row
dam, dam up obstruct with, or as if with, a dam; "dam the gorges of the Yangtse River"
block out, screen plan where and when songs should be inserted into a theatrical production, or plan a theatrical production in general
earth up, land up block with earth, as after a landslide
block up, barricade, block off, bar, blockade, stop, block block off with barricades
clog up, congest, choke off, back up, clog, foul, choke suppress; "He choked down his rage"
block - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
obstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
stonewall engage in delaying tactics or refuse to cooperate; "The President stonewalled when he realized the plot was being uncovered by a journalist"
filibuster obstruct deliberately by delaying
check make cracks or chinks in; "The heat checked the paint"
hang suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste; "hang the venison for a few days"
bottleneck become narrow, like a bottleneck; "Right by the bridge, the road bottlenecks"
block - render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
obstruct, block block passage through; "obstruct the path"
obturate, occlude, impede, obstruct, close up, jam, block be a hindrance or obstacle to; "She is impeding the progress of our project"
block off, close off, shut off block off the passage through; "We shut off the valve"
close finish a game in baseball by protecting a lead; "The relief pitcher closed with two runs in the second inning"
block - interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
jam
disrupt, interrupt, cut off, break up throw into disorder; "This event disrupted the orderly process"
barrage jam jam an entire frequency spectrum; "During the Cold War, the Soviets routinely barrage jammed to interfere with transmissions from the West"
point jam jam a narrow band of frequencies; "We can counter point-jamming effectively"
spot jam jam a single frequency; "This operator is spot-jammed"
blanket jam jam a broad spectrum of frequencies to affect all communications in the area except for directional antenna communications
block - stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
stop, halt, kibosh
forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent command against; "I forbid you to call me late at night"; "Mother vetoed the trip to the chocolate store"; "Dad nixed our plans"
embargo prevent commerce; "The U.S. embargoes Libya"
stay stay the same; remain in a certain state; "The dress remained wet after repeated attempts to dry it"; "rest assured"; "stay alone"; "He remained unmoved by her tears"; "The bad weather continued for another week"
block - impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
parry, deflect
fence fight with fencing swords
block - obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
stuff, lug, choke up
unstuff, loosen up cause to become unblocked; "The medicine unstuffed my nose in minutes!"
clog up, congest, choke off, back up, clog, foul, choke suppress; "He choked down his rage"
block - prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
freeze, immobilize, immobilise
unfreeze, unblock, release, free make (assets) available; "release the holdings in the dictator's bank account"
withhold, keep back hold back; refuse to hand over or share; "The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room"
block - 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"
obstruct
conceal, hide hold back; keep from being perceived by others; "She conceals her anger well"
block - be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
forget, blank out, draw a blank
recollect, call back, call up, retrieve, recall, remember, think return or repeat a telephone call; "I am busy right now--can you call back in an hour?"; "She left a message but the contractor never called back"
slip one's mind, slip insert inconspicuously or quickly or quietly; "He slipped some money into the waiter's hand"
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Substantiv
block - A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
block - A chopping block; a cuboid of wood, plastic or other material used as a base on which to cut something.
block - A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
block - A residential building consisting of flats.
block - The distance from one street to another in a city that is built approximately to a grid pattern.
block - The human head.
block - A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn.
block - A set of sheets of paper joined together at one end.
block - Used with ropes or cables to facilitate lifting loads.
block - A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors see cluster.
block - A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.
block - A case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship.
block - A portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions.
block - Something that prevents something from passing see blockage.
block - An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play ball, puck.
block - A shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground.
block - A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.
block - A joined group of four or in some cases nine postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.
block - A section of split logs used as fuel.

Verb
block - To fill something so that it is not possible to pass.
block - To prevent something or someone from passing.
block - To prevent something from happening or someone from doing something.
block - To impede an opponent.
block - To specify the positions and movements of the actors.
block - To hit with a block.
block - To play a block shot.
block - To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc. , with an undesirable someone.
block - To stretch or mould a knitted item, a hat, etc. into the desired shape.

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  • block
    A tool, consisting of a set of wheels around which a rope is led, meant to lift or move a load more lightly.
  • block
    A chopped piece of wood, usually small enough to put on a fire.
  • block
    To render passage impossible by physical obstruction.
  • block
    An educational unit, such as a set of courses.
  • block
    To use one's influence or rights to prevent something from being done.
  • block
    A building or set of buildings, surrounded on all sides by relatively wide streets in a roughly square or rectangular manner.
  • block
    A compact piece of substantial material, usually solid, especially when to be further processed and worked upon.
  • block
    A sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted to be operated on.
  • block
    A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine.
  • block
    An obstruction in a pipe or tube.
  • block
    To be unable to remember.
  • block
    Polyhedron with six rectangular faces.
  • block
    To impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).

Verb

  • Infinitiv: (to) block
  • Presens: block / blocks
  • Preteritum: blocked
  • Perfektum: (have) blocked

Substantiv

  • Entall: block
  • Flertall: blocks

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