Definition: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Main entry: auction block, block
Definition: a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Usage: they put their paintings on the block
Main entry: block
Definition: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Usage: the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Main entry: block
Definition: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Usage: there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Main entry: 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
Definition: a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Main entry: immobilise, immobilize, freeze, block
Definition: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Usage: Blocked funds; Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Main entry: block
Definition: shape into a block or blocks
Usage: block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Main entry: block
Definition: shape by using a block
Usage: Block a hat; block a garment
Main entry: blank out, block, draw a blank, forget
Definition: be unable to remember
Usage: I'm drawing a blank; You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Definition: interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Usage: Jam the Voice of America; block the signals emitted by this station
Main entry: block, deflect, parry
Definition: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Usage: block an attack
Main entry: block
Definition: support, secure, or raise with a block
Usage: block a plate for printing; block the wheels of a car
Main entry: jam, close up, block, impede, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Definition: block passage through
Usage: obstruct the path
Main entry: 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
Main entry: stuff, choke up, block, lug
Definition: obstruct
Usage: My nose is all stuffed; Her arteries are blocked
Main entry: 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
Main entry: block
Definition: interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Usage: block a nerve; block a muscle
Main entry: block
Definition: run on a block system
Usage: block trains
Main entry: stymie, stymy, hinder, obstruct, embarrass, block, blockade
Definition: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Usage: His brother blocked him at every turn
Main entry: block, stop, halt, kibosh
Definition: stop from happening or developing
Usage: Block his election; Halt the process