block

• "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

• "he lives in the next block"

Synonyms

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

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• cuberaise to the third power ; cut into cubes; a hexahedron with six equal squares as faces ; a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides ; the product of three equal terms ; any of several tropical American woody plants of the genus Lonchocarpus whose roots are used locally as a fish poison and commercially as a source of rotenone ; a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube

• "he reserved a large block of seats"
• "he held a large block of the company's stock"

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

• "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

• "often caused by emotional tension"
• "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

Synonyms

• mental blockan inability to remember or think of something you normally can do

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• pulleya 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
• 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
• 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

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

Synonyms

• engine blocka metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
• cylinder blocka metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

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

Synonyms

• blockagethe physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction ; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of blocking
• closureterminate debate by calling for a vote; approaching a particular destination; a rule for limiting or ending debate in a deliberative body ; a Gestalt principle of organization holding that there is an innate tendency to perceive incomplete objects as complete and to close or fill gaps and to perceive asymmetric stimuli as symmetric ; something settled or resolved; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of blocking ; termination of operations
• occlusionclosure or blockage (as of a blood vessel) ; (meteorology) a composite front when colder air surrounds a mass of warm air and forces it aloft ; (dentistry) the normal spatial relation of the teeth when the jaws are closed ; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of blocking
• stopcome to a halt, stop moving; put an end to a state or an activity; stop from happening or developing; interrupt a trip; cause to stop; prevent completion; hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; seize on its way; have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; render unsuitable for passage; stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments; the event of something ending; the act of stopping something; a brief stay in the course of a journey; the state of inactivity following an interruption; a spot where something halts or pauses; a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it; a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes; a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; a restraint that checks the motion of something; an obstruction in a pipe or tube
• stoppagethe state of inactivity following an interruption; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; the act of stopping something

• "they put their paintings on the block"

Synonyms

• auction blocka platform from which an auctioneer sells

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• blockingthe act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

• "block the way"
• "barricade the streets"
• "stop the busy road"

Synonyms

• barricadea barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. ; a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy; render unsuitable for passage; prevent access to by barricading; block off with barricades
• blockadea war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy ; prevents access or progress ; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; render unsuitable for passage; obstruct access to ; impose a blockade on
• stopthe event of something ending; the act of stopping something; a brief stay in the course of a journey; the state of inactivity following an interruption; a spot where something halts or pauses; a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it; a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes; a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; a restraint that checks the motion of something; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; come to a halt, stop moving; put an end to a state or an activity; stop from happening or developing; interrupt a trip; cause to stop; prevent completion; hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; seize on its way; have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; render unsuitable for passage; stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
• block offobstruct access to ; render unsuitable for passage; block off the passage through
• block uprender unsuitable for passage
• barprevent from entering; render unsuitable for passage; expel, as if by official decree; secure with, or as if with, bars; a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter; a counter where you can obtain food or drink; a rigid piece of metal or wood; musical notation for a repeating pattern of musical beats; an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal; the act of preventing; (meteorology) a unit of pressure equal to a million dynes per square centimeter; a submerged (or partly submerged) ridge in a river or along a shore; the body of individuals qualified to practice law in a particular jurisdiction; a narrow marking of a different color or texture from the background; a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax); a portable .30 caliber automatic rifle operated by gas pressure and fed by cartridges from a magazine; a horizontal rod that serves as a support for gymnasts as they perform exercises ; a heating element in an electric fire; (law) a railing that encloses the part of the courtroom where the judges and lawyers sit and the case is tried

• "His brother blocked him at every turn"

Synonyms

• obstructhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
• blockadea war measure that isolates some area of importance to the enemy ; prevents access or progress ; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; render unsuitable for passage; obstruct access to ; impose a blockade on
• hinderlocated at or near the back of an animal; be a hindrance or obstacle to; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; put at a disadvantage
• stymiehinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole ; a thwarting and distressing situation
• stymyhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; a situation in golf where an opponent's ball blocks the line between your ball and the hole ; a thwarting and distressing situation
• embarrasscause to be embarrassed; hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

• "Block his election"
• "Halt the process"

Synonyms

• stopthe event of something ending; the act of stopping something; a brief stay in the course of a journey; the state of inactivity following an interruption; a spot where something halts or pauses; a consonant produced by stopping the flow of air at some point and suddenly releasing it; a punctuation mark (.) placed at the end of a declarative sentence to indicate a full stop or after abbreviations; (music) a knob on an organ that is pulled to change the sound quality from the organ pipes; a mechanical device in a camera that controls size of aperture of the lens; a restraint that checks the motion of something; an obstruction in a pipe or tube; come to a halt, stop moving; put an end to a state or an activity; stop from happening or developing; interrupt a trip; cause to stop; prevent completion; hold back, as of a danger or an enemy; seize on its way; have an end, in a temporal, spatial, or quantitative sense; render unsuitable for passage; stop and wait, as if awaiting further instructions or developments
• haltdisabled in the feet or legs; the state of inactivity following an interruption; the event of something ending; an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement; cause to stop; come to a halt, stop moving; stop from happening or developing; stop the flow of a liquid
• kiboshstop from happening or developing

• "Jam the Voice of America"
• "block the signals emitted by this station"

Synonyms

• jampreserve of crushed fruit ; informal terms for a difficult situation; a dense crowd of people ; deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems ; press tightly together or cram; push down forcibly; crush or bruise; interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; get stuck and immobilized; crowd or pack to capacity; block passage through

• "block trains"

• "block a nerve"
• "block a muscle"

• "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"
• "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"

Synonyms

• obstructhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

• "block the book cover"

• "My nose is all stuffed"
• "Her arteries are blocked"

Synonyms

• stuffcram into a cavity; press or force; obstruct; overeat or eat immodestly; treat with grease, fill, and prepare for mounting; fill tightly with a material; fill with a stuffing while cooking; the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object; miscellaneous unspecified objects; informal terms for personal possessions; senseless talk; unspecified qualities required to do or be something; information in some unspecified form; a critically important or characteristic component
• lugcarry with difficulty; obstruct; ancient Celtic god ; a sail with four corners that is hoisted from a yard that is oblique to the mast ; a projecting piece that is used to lift or support or turn something ; marine worms having a row of tufted gills along each side of the back
• choke upobstruct

• "obstruct the path"

Synonyms

• obstructhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; block passage through; shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
• obturateblock passage through
• impedebe a hindrance or obstacle to; block passage through
• occludeblock passage through
• jampreserve of crushed fruit ; informal terms for a difficult situation; a dense crowd of people ; deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems ; press tightly together or cram; push down forcibly; crush or bruise; interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; get stuck and immobilized; crowd or pack to capacity; block passage through
• close upvery close; cease to operate or cause to cease operating; block passage through; unite or bring into contact or bring together the edges of; refuse to talk or stop talking

• "block a plate for printing"
• "block the wheels of a car"

• "block an attack"

Synonyms

• parry(fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword ; a return punch (especially by a boxer) ; impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues)
• deflectprevent the occurrence of; turn from a straight course, fixed direction, or line of interest ; turn aside and away from an initial or intended course ; draw someone's attention away from something; impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

• "I'm drawing a blank"
• "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

Synonyms

• forgetdismiss from the mind; be unable to remember; forget to do something; leave behind unintentionally
• blank outbe unable to remember; cut out, as for political reasons
• draw a blankbe unable to remember

• "Block a hat"
• "block a garment"

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

• "Blocked funds"
• "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

Synonyms

• freezethe withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid ; weather cold enough to cause freezing ; an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement; fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level; stop moving or become immobilized; change to ice; be cold; cause to freeze; stop a process or a habit by imposing a freeze on it; be very cold, below the freezing point; change from a liquid to a solid when cold; prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); anesthetize by cold ; suddenly behave coldly and formally
• immobilizehold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; to hold fast or prevent from moving; make defenseless ; convert (assets) into fixed capital ; prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); cause to be unable to move
• immobilisehold as reserve or withdraw from circulation; to hold fast or prevent from moving; make defenseless ; convert (assets) into fixed capital ; prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); cause to be unable to move