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block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage |
| Type of | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor |
| Has types | stopper, stopple, breech closer, vapor lock, vapour lock, plug, breechblock |
we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blocking |
| Type of | obstruction |
| Has types | trap block, parry, interference |
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | auction block |
| Type of | platform |
they put their paintings on the block.
block::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | freeze, immobilise, immobilize |
| Type of | keep back, withhold |
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | mental block |
| Type of | inability |
| Has types | writer's block |
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | blank out, draw a blank, forget |
| Has types | slip one's mind, slip |
You are blocking the name of your first wife!.
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude |
| Type of | hinder, impede |
| Has types | barricado, asphyxiate, back up, bar, barricade, block off, block out, block up, blockade, choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, dam, dam up, earth up, foul, land up, screen, stifle, stop, suffocate, tie up |
| Derivation | blocking |
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
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
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | pulley, pulley-block, pulley block |
| Type of | simple machine, machine |
| Has types | idle pulley, bullock block, idler pulley, bollock, fairlead, idle wheel |
block::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | jam |
| Type of | break up, interrupt, cut off, disrupt |
| Has types | barrage jam, blanket jam, spot jam, point jam |
block the signals emitted by this station.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | cylinder block, engine block |
| Type of | casting, cast |
the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Synonyms | city block |
| Type of | area, country |
he lives in the next block.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | accumulation, collection, aggregation, assemblage |
he reserved a large block of seats.
he held a large block of the company's stock.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | artifact, artefact |
| Has types | ingot, anvil, bar, briquet, briquette, cake, chock, chopping block, crosshead, cube, domino, wedge, step, inking pad, inkpad, type, nog, nut, swage block, pad, slab, square block, stamp pad, starting block |
| Derivation | blocky |
the pyramids were built with large stone blocks.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | computer memory unit |
| Has types | bad block |
since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably.
block::noun | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | living accommodations, lodging, housing |
| Has types | ward, hospital ward, cellblock |
there is a block of classrooms in the west wing.
block::verb | Spocien Dictionary
| Type | Words |
|---|---|
| Type of | anaesthetize, anesthetize, anaesthetise, put under, put out, anesthetise |
| Derivation | blocker |
block a nerve.
block a muscle.
Examples of block
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The house is stucco, block or brick on tile, with unusually thick plaster walls.
From the dailyherald.com
This will be huge building block of your overall relationship for years to come.
From the abcnews.go.com
Deputies were called to a car fire Jan. 2 in the 2500 block of North River Road.
From the stltoday.com
He admits he thinks about how he's portrayed, although he tries to block it out.
From the stltoday.com
Junior Jordan Bernstine threw the last block that sprung Hyde on his big return.
From the omaha.com
That means that as few as 41 minority members essentially can block legislation.
From the washingtontimes.com
When Chris Andersen starts the block party, the Nuggets usually come out on top.
From the denverpost.com
Teams can repair or replace any part along the way except the main engine block.
From the ocregister.com
The men also tried to block some other students who were walking farther behind.
From the orlandosentinel.com
- A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
- Barricade: render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
- A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
- Obstruct: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
- A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
- Stop: stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
- In American football, blocking is a legal move occurring when one player obstructs another player's path with his body. The purpose of blocking is to prevent defensive players tackling the ball carrier, or to protect the quarterback while attempting to pass or hand-off the ball. ...
- In basketball, a block (short for blocked shot), not to be confused with blocking, occurs when a defensive player legally deflects a shot from an offensive player. The defender must not touch the offensive player's hands or otherwise a foul is called. ...
- A block is an administrative division of some South Asian countries. In the United States it refers to a small part of a city or town.
