block

Definitions

1. 1transitive verb

   A piece of wood more or less bulky; a solid mass of wood, stone, etc., usually with one or more plane, or approximately plane, faces; as, a block on which a butcher chops his meat; a block by which to mount a horse; children's playing blocks, etc.

2. 2transitive verb

   The solid piece of wood on which condemned persons lay their necks when they are beheaded.

3. 3transitive verb

   The wooden mold on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.

4. 4transitive verb

   The pattern or shape of a hat.

5. 5transitive verb

   A large or long building divided into separate houses or shops, or a number of houses or shops built in contact with each other so as to form one building; a row of houses or shops.

6. 6transitive verb

   A square, or portion of a city inclosed by streets, whether occupied by buildings or not.

7. 7transitive verb

   A grooved pulley or sheave incased in a frame or shell which is provided with a hook, eye, or strap, by which it may be attached to an object. It is used to change the direction of motion, as in raising a heavy object that can not be conveniently reached, and also, when two or more such sheaves are compounded, to change the rate of motion, or to exert increased force; -- used especially in the rigging of ships, and in tackles.

8. 8transitive verb

   The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.

9. 9transitive verb

   Any obstruction, or cause of obstruction; a stop; a hindrance; an obstacle; as, a block in the way.

10. 10transitive verb

    A piece of box or other wood for engravers' work.

11. 11transitive verb

    A piece of hard wood (as mahogany or cherry) on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted to make it type high.

12. 12transitive verb

    A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

13. 13transitive verb

    A section of a railroad where the block system is used. See Block system, below.

14. 14noun

    To obstruct so as to prevent passage or progress; to prevent passage from, through, or into, by obstructing the way; -- used both of persons and things; -- often followed by up; as, to block up a road or harbor.

15. 15noun

    To secure or support by means of blocks; to secure, as two boards at their angles of intersection, by pieces of wood glued to each.

16. 16noun

    To shape on, or stamp with, a block; as, to block a hat.

17. 17noun

    the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

    Synonyms

    blocking
18. 18noun

    a platform from which an auctioneer sells

    "they put their paintings on the block"

19. 19noun

    a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

    "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

20. 20noun

    housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

    "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"

21. 21noun

    an obstruction in a pipe or tube

    "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"

    Synonyms

    blockageclosureocclusionstopstoppage
22. 22noun

    a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

    "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

23. 23noun

    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

    Synonyms

    pulley
24. 24noun

    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"

25. 25noun

    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"

26. 26noun

    a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

    "he lives in the next block"

27. 27noun

    (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"

28. 28noun

    a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

    Synonyms

    cube
29. 29verb

    prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

    "Blocked funds"

    "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

    Synonyms

    freezeimmobiliseimmobilize
30. 30verb

    shape into a block or blocks

    "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"

31. 31verb

    shape by using a block

    "Block a hat"

    "block a garment"

32. 32verb

    be unable to remember

    "I'm drawing a blank"

    "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

    Synonyms

    forget
33. 33verb

    interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

    "Jam the Voice of America"

    "block the signals emitted by this station"

    Synonyms

    jam
34. 34verb

    impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

    "block an attack"

    Synonyms

    deflectparry
35. 35verb

    support, secure, or raise with a block

    "block a plate for printing"

    "block the wheels of a car"

36. 36verb

    block passage through

    "obstruct the path"

    Synonyms

    impedejamobstructobturateocclude
37. 37verb

    render unsuitable for passage

    "block the way"

    "barricade the streets"

    Synonyms

    barbarricadeblockadestop
38. 38verb

    obstruct

    "My nose is all stuffed"

    "Her arteries are blocked"

    Synonyms

    lugstuff
39. 39verb

    stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

    "block the book cover"

40. 40verb

    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"

    Synonyms

    obstruct
41. 41verb

    interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

    "block a nerve"

    "block a muscle"

42. 42verb

    run on a block system

    "block trains"

43. 43verb

    hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    "His brother blocked him at every turn"

    Synonyms

    blockadeembarrasshinderobstructstymiestymy
44. 44verb

    stop from happening or developing

    "Block his election"

    "Halt the process"

    Synonyms

    haltkiboshstop