block
nouns
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
"the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
is derived from
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
"he lives in the next 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"
is a type of (narrower)
several things grouped together or considered as a whole
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
"there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
is a type of (narrower)
structures collectively in which people are housed
(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"
domain category
the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures
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"
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
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
"the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
"we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
"they put their paintings on the block"
verbs
render unsuitable for passage
"block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
"His brother blocked him at every turn"
stop from happening or developing
"Block his election"; "Halt the process"
is derived from
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
"Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
run on a block system
"block trains"
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
"block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
is derived from
is a type of (narrower)
administer an anesthetic drug to
"The patient must be anesthetized before the operation"; "anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth"
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"
is derived from
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
"block the book cover"
obstruct
"My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
is derived from
block passage through
"obstruct the path"
is derived from
support, secure, or raise with a block
"block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
"block an attack"
be unable to remember
"I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
shape by using a block
"Block a hat"; "block a garment"
shape into a block or blocks
"block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
"Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
antonym
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