block

/blˈɑk/

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Noun
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
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a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
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a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
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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"
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housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
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(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"
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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"
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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
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a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
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an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
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a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
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the act of obstructing or deflecting someone''s movements
Verb
render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
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hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
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stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
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interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
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run on a block system; "block trains"
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interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
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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"
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stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
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obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
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block passage through; "obstruct the path"
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support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
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impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
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be unable to remember; "I''m drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
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shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
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shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
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prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
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