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block > 28 senses
NOUN1blockA solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
2block, city blockA rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
3block, cubeA three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
4blockA number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
5blockHousing in a large building that is divided into separate units
6block(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
7block, mental blockAn inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
8block, pulley, pulley-blockA 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
9block, engine block, cylinder blockA metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
10block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppageAn obstruction in a pipe or tube
11block, auction blockA platform from which an auctioneer sells
12block, blocking, interference(American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body
VERB1block, barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, barRender unsuitable for passage
2block, obstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrassHinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
3block, stop, halt, kiboshStop from happening or developing
4block, jamInterfere with or prevent the reception of signals
5blockRun on a block system
6blockInterrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
7block, obstructShut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
8blockStamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
9block, stuff, lug, choke upObstruct
10block, obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close upBlock passage through
11blockSupport, secure, or raise with a block
12block, parry, deflectImpede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
13block, forget, blank out, draw a blankBe unable to remember
14blockShape by using a block
15blockShape into a block or blocks
16block, freeze, immobilize, immobiliseProhibit the conversion or use of (assets)
block > pronunciation
Soundsblaa'k
Rhymesaftershock, antiknock, Antioch, and 82 more rhymes in aak at the HyperDic website...
block > noun 1, artifact
MeaningA solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Examples"the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
Narroweranvil; briquette, briquet; cake, bar; chock, wedge; chopping block; crosshead; cube, square block; domino; ingot, metal bar, block of metal; nog; nut; pad, inkpad, inking pad, stamp pad; slab; starting block; step; swage block; type
Broaderartifact, artefact
block > noun 2, location
MeaningA rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Examples"he lives in the next block"
Synonymscity block
Broaderarea, country
block > noun 3, shape
MeaningA three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.
Synonymscube
Narrowergoldbrick
Broadersolid
Verbsblock
block > noun 4, group
MeaningA number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Examples"he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"
Broadercollection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
block > noun 5, artifact
MeaningHousing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Examples"there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
Narrowercellblock, ward; ward, hospital ward
Broaderhousing, lodging, living accommodations
block > noun 6, quantity
Meaning(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted.
Examples"since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"
Categorycomputer science, computing
Partssector
Narrowerbad block
Broadercomputer memory unit
block > noun 7, cognition
MeaningAn inability to remember or think of something you normally can do. Often caused by emotional tension.
Examples"I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
Synonymsmental block
Narrowerwriter's block
Broaderinability
Verbsblock
block > noun 8, artifact
MeaningA 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.
Synonymspulley, pulley-block
Part ofblock and tackle
Narrowerbollock, bullock block; fairlead; idle pulley, idler pulley, idle wheel
Broadermachine, simple machine
block > noun 9, artifact
MeaningA metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine.
Examples"the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
Synonymsengine block, cylinder block
Part ofinternal-combustion engine, ICE; reciprocating engine
Partscylinder, piston chamber
Broadercast, casting
block > noun 10, artifact
MeaningAn obstruction in a pipe or tube.
Examples"we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
Synonymsblockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
Narrowerbreechblock, breech closer; plug, stopper, stopple; vapor lock, vapour lock
Broaderobstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
Verbsblock
block > noun 11, artifact
MeaningA platform from which an auctioneer sells.
Examples"they put their paintings on the block"
Synonymsauction block
Broaderplatform
block > noun 12, act
Meaning(American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body.
Examples"he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
Synonymsblocking, interference
CategoryAmerican football, American football game
Narrowertrap block
Broaderobstruction
Verbsblock
block > verb 1, contact
MeaningRender unsuitable for passage.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"block the way"
Synonymsbarricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
Narrowershut off, block off, close off; close
Broaderobstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
Similar toobstruct, block
Nounsblockage; blocking
block > verb 2, social
MeaningHinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"His brother blocked him at every turn"
Synonymsobstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
Narrowerstonewall; filibuster; check; hang; bottleneck
Broaderprevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Nounsblockage; blockage
block > verb 3, social
MeaningStop from happening or developing.
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey block him from writing the letter
Examples"Block his election"
Synonymsstop, halt, kibosh
Narrowerembargo; stay
Broaderprevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
Nounsblockage
block > verb 4, communication
MeaningInterfere with or prevent the reception of signals.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"block the signals emitted by this station"
Synonymsjam
Narrowerbarrage jam; point jam; spot jam; blanket jam
Broaderinterrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
block > verb 5, social
MeaningRun on a block system.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"block trains"
Broaderoperate, run
block > verb 6, perception
MeaningInterrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
Broaderanesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
Nounsblocker
block > verb 7, perception
MeaningShut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight.
PatternSomething ----s something
Examples"The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"
Synonymsobstruct
Broaderhide, conceal
Similar tobarricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
Nounsblockage
block > verb 8, contact
MeaningStamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"block the book cover"
Broaderemboss, boss, stamp
block > verb 9, contact
MeaningObstruct.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Examples"Her arteries are blocked"
Synonymsstuff, lug, choke up
Broaderclog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Contraryunstuff, loosen up
Nounsblockage, block
block > verb 10, contact
MeaningBlock passage through.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something
Synonymsobstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
Narrowerblockade, block off; barricade, barricado; barricade; suffocate, stifle, asphyxiate, choke; tie up; dam, dam up; screen, block out; land up, earth up; barricade, block, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar; clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
Broaderimpede, hinder
Contraryfree, disengage
Nounsblocking
block > verb 11, contact
MeaningSupport, secure, or raise with a block.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
Broaderhold, support, sustain, hold up
block > verb 12, competition
MeaningImpede the movement of (an opponent or a ball).
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"block an attack"
Synonymsparry, deflect
Broaderfence
Nounsblockage; blocking, block; blocker
block > verb 13, cognition
MeaningBe unable to remember.
PatternSomebody ----s something; Somebody ----s somebody; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE; Somebody ----s
Examples"You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
Synonymsforget, blank out, draw a blank
Narrowerslip, slip one's mind
Contraryremember, retrieve, recall, call back, call up, recollect, think
Nounsblock
block > verb 14, change
MeaningShape by using a block.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"Block a hat"; "block a garment"
Broadershape, form
Nounsblock
block > verb 15, change
MeaningShape into a block or blocks.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Examples"block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
Broadershape, form
block > verb 16, change
MeaningProhibit the conversion or use of (assets).
PatternSomebody ----s something
ModelThey block the money
Examples"Blocked funds"
Synonymsfreeze, immobilize, immobilise
Broaderwithhold, keep back
Contraryunblock, unfreeze, free, release

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