Definition of block | What does block mean?
What is the definition of the word BLOCK?
Here is a list of definitions for block.
- a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
- a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
- a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
- 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"
- housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
- (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"
- 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"
- the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
What are the verbs of the word BLOCK?
Here is a list of definitions for block.
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- 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"
- block passage through; "obstruct the path"
- 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"
What are the synonyms of the word BLOCK?
What is another word for BLOCK?. Here is a list of synonyms for BLOCK
- BLOCK
- CITY BLOCK
- CUBE
- MENTAL BLOCK
- PULLEY
- PULLEY-BLOCK
- PULLEY BLOCK
- ENGINE BLOCK
- CYLINDER BLOCK
- BLOCKAGE
- CLOSURE
- OCCLUSION
- STOP
- STOPPAGE
- AUCTION BLOCK
- BLOCKING
- BARRICADE
- BLOCKADE
- BLOCK OFF
- BLOCK UP
- BAR
- OBSTRUCT
- HINDER
- STYMIE
- STYMY
- EMBARRASS
- HALT
- KIBOSH
- JAM
- STUFF
- LUG
- CHOKE UP
- OBTURATE
- IMPEDE
- OCCLUDE
- CLOSE UP
- PARRY
- DEFLECT
- FORGET
- BLANK OUT
- DRAW A BLANK
- FREEZE
- IMMOBILIZE
- IMMOBILISE
Words beginning with BLOCK?
We only list the first 50 results for words beginning with BLOCK.
- blocky
- blockworks
- blockwork
- blocks
- blockish
- blockings
- blocking
- blockiest
- blockier
- blockhouses
- blockhouse
- blockholes
- blockhole
- blockheads
- blockhead
- blockers
- blocker
- blocked
- blockbustings
- blockbusting
- blockbusters
- blockbuster
- blockboards
- blockboard
- blockages
- blockage
- blockading
- blockades
- blockaders
- blockader
- blockaded
- blockade
- block
In which dictionaries does the word block exist?
English International (SOWPODS) - Yes
English USA (TWL 98) - Yes
English USA (TWL 06) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2012) - Yes
Collins Scrabble Words (CSW2007) - Yes
Words with Friends (WWF) - Yes
Enable1 (ENABLE1) - Yes
Letterpress (LETTERPRESS) - Yes