Definition: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Similar words: obstruction
Definition: getting in someone's way
Synonyms: auction block, block
Definition: a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Usage: they put their paintings on the block
Similar words: platform
Definition: a raised horizontal surface
Usage: the speaker mounted the platform
Synonyms: block
Definition: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Usage: the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Synonyms: block
Definition: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Usage: there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Similar words: housing, living accommodations, lodging
Definition: structures collectively in which people are housed
Synonyms: block, blockage, closure, stop, stoppage, occlusion
Definition: an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Usage: we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Similar words: obstructer, obstruction, obstructor, impediment, impedimenta
Definition: any structure that makes progress difficult
Synonyms: engine block, cylinder block, block
Definition: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Usage: the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Synonyms: pulley, pulley block, pulley-block, block
Definition: 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
Similar words: machine, simple machine
Definition: a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
Synonyms: block, mental block
Definition: an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
Usage: I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Similar words: inability
Definition: lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something
Synonyms: block
Definition: a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Usage: he reserved a large block of seats; he held a large block of the company's stock
Similar words: aggregation, accumulation, assemblage, collection
Definition: several things grouped together or considered as a whole
Synonyms: city block, block
Definition: a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Usage: he lives in the next block
Definition: a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)
Usage: it was a mountainous area; Bible country
Synonyms: block
Definition: (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Usage: since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Similar words: computer memory unit
Definition: a unit for measuring computer memory
Definition: a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Similar words: solid
Definition: a three-dimensional shape
Synonyms: immobilise, immobilize, freeze, block
Definition: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Usage: Blocked funds; Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Similar words: keep back, withhold
Definition: hold back; refuse to hand over or share
Usage: The father is withholding the allowance until the son cleans his room
Synonyms: block
Definition: shape into a block or blocks
Usage: block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Synonyms: block
Definition: shape by using a block
Usage: Block a hat; block a garment
Definition: give shape or form to
Usage: shape the dough; form the young child's character
Definition: interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Usage: Jam the Voice of America; block the signals emitted by this station
Similar words: interrupt, break up, disrupt, cut off
Definition: make a break in
Usage: We interrupt the program for the following messages
Synonyms: block, deflect, parry
Definition: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Usage: block an attack
Similar words: fence
Definition: fight with fencing swords
Synonyms: block
Definition: support, secure, or raise with a block
Usage: block a plate for printing; block the wheels of a car
Similar words: hold, hold up, support, sustain
Definition: be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Usage: The beam holds up the roof; He supported me with one hand while I balanced on the beam; What's holding that mirror?
Synonyms: jam, close up, block, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Definition: block passage through
Usage: obstruct the path
Definition: be a hindrance or obstacle to
Usage: She is impeding the progress of our project
Synonyms: stop, bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade
Definition: render unsuitable for passage
Usage: block the way; barricade the streets; stop the busy road
Similar words: jam, close up, block, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Definition: block passage through
Usage: obstruct the path
Synonyms: stuff, choke up, block, lug
Definition: obstruct
Usage: My nose is all stuffed; Her arteries are blocked
Similar words: clog, clog up, choke, choke off, congest, foul, back up
Definition: become or cause to become obstructed
Usage: The leaves clog our drains in the Fall; The water pipe is backed up
Synonyms: block
Definition: stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Usage: block the book cover
Definition: shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Usage: The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage; The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
Definition: prevent from being seen or discovered
Usage: Muslim women hide their faces; hide the money
Synonyms: block
Definition: interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Usage: block a nerve; block a muscle
Similar words: anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put out, put under
Definition: administer an anesthetic drug to
Usage: The patient must be anesthetized before the operation; anesthetize the gum before extracting the teeth
Synonyms: block
Definition: run on a block system
Usage: block trains
Definition: direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Usage: She is running a relief operation in the Sudan
Synonyms: stymie, stymy, hinder, obstruct, embarrass, block, blockade
Definition: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Usage: His brother blocked him at every turn
Similar words: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
Definition: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Usage: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project
Synonyms: block, stop, halt, kibosh
Definition: stop from happening or developing
Usage: Block his election; Halt the process
Similar words: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent
Definition: keep from happening or arising; make impossible
Usage: My sense of tact forbids an honest answer; Your role in the projects precludes your involvement in the competitive project