Definition of Block

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:the pyramids were built with large stone blocks.
Hypernym:artefact, artifact.
Derivationally related form:blockish, blocky.
Hyponym:anvil, briquet, briquette, bar, cake, chock, wedge, chopping block, crosshead, cube, square block, domino, block of metal, ingot, metal bar, nog, nut, inking pad, inkpad, pad, stamp pad, slab, starting block, step, swage block, type.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Synonyms:block, city block.
Sample Sentences:he lives in the next block.
Hypernym:area, country.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Synonyms:block, cube.
Hypernym:solid.
Derivationally related form:cube-shaped, cubelike, cubical, cubiform, cuboid, cuboidal, cube-shaped, cubelike, cubical, cubiform, cuboid, cuboidal, cube, dice, blockish, blocky, block.
Hyponym:goldbrick.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:1. he reserved a large block of seats. 2. he held a large block of the company's stock.
Hypernym:accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:there is a block of classrooms in the west wing.
Hypernym:housing, living accommodations, lodging.
Hyponym:cellblock, ward, hospital ward, ward.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably.
Hypernym:computer memory unit.
Domain of synset [TOPIC]:computer science, computing.
Part meronym:sector.
Hyponym:bad block.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:1. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do 2. often caused by emotional tension
Synonyms:block, mental block.
Sample Sentences:I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block.
Hypernym:inability.
Derivationally related form:blank out, block, draw a blank, forget.
Hyponym:writer's block.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
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
Synonyms:block, pulley, pulley-block, pulley block.
Hypernym:machine, simple machine.
Part holonym:block and tackle.
Hyponym:bollock, bullock block, fairlead, idle pulley, idle wheel, idler pulley.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Synonyms:block, cylinder block, engine block.
Sample Sentences:the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked.
Hypernym:cast, casting.
Part holonym:ice, internal-combustion engine, reciprocating engine.
Part meronym:cylinder, piston chamber.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Synonyms:block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage.
Sample Sentences:we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe.
Hypernym:impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor.
Derivationally related form:block, choke up, lug, stuff, block, choke up, lug, stuff.
Hyponym:breech closer, breechblock, plug, stopper, stopple, vapor lock, vapour lock.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Synonyms:auction block, block.
Sample Sentences:they put their paintings on the block.
Hypernym:platform.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:noun
Definition:the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Synonyms:block, blocking.
Hypernym:obstruction.
Derivationally related form:block, deflect, parry, block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude, bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop, block, deflect, parry.
Hyponym:interference, trap block, parry.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:render unsuitable for passage
Synonyms:bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop.
Sample Sentences:1. block the way. 2. barricade the streets. 3. stop the busy road.
Verb Group:block, obstruct.
Hypernym:block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
Derivationally related form:bar, catch, stop, plug, stopper, stopple, blockade, blockage, closure, occlusion, block, blocking, barricade, roadblock, barricade.
Hyponym:block off, close off, shut off, close.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Synonyms:block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy.
Sample Sentences:His brother blocked him at every turn.
Hypernym:forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
Derivationally related form:stymie, stymy, balk, baulk, check, deterrent, handicap, hinderance, hindrance, impediment, blockage, obstruction, blockage, closure, occlusion, obstruction, obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter, obstructer, obstructionist, obstructor, resister, thwarter.
Hyponym:stonewall, filibuster, check, hang, bottleneck.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:stop from happening or developing
Synonyms:block, halt, kibosh, stop.
Sample Sentences:1. Block his election. 2. Halt the process.
Hypernym:forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent.
Derivationally related form:blockage, closure, occlusion, freeze, halt, halt, stop, stop, stoppage.
Hyponym:embargo, stay.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Synonyms:block, jam.
Sample Sentences:1. Jam the Voice of America. 2. block the signals emitted by this station.
Hypernym:break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt.
Derivationally related form:electronic jamming, jam, jamming, electronic jamming, jam, jamming.
Hyponym:barrage jam, point jam, spot jam, blanket jam.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:run on a block system
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:block trains.
Hypernym:operate, run.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:1. block a nerve. 2. block a muscle.
Hypernym:anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put out, put under.
Derivationally related form:blocker, blocking agent.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Synonyms:block, obstruct.
Sample Sentences:1. The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage. 2. The trees obstruct my view of the mountains.
Hypernym:conceal, hide.
Derivationally related form:blockage, closure, occlusion.
Verb Group:bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:block the book cover.
Hypernym:boss, emboss, stamp.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:obstruct
Synonyms:block, choke up, lug, stuff.
Sample Sentences:1. My nose is all stuffed. 2. Her arteries are blocked.
Hypernym:back up, choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, foul.
Derivationally related form:block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage, block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage.
Antonym:loosen up, unstuff.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:block passage through
Synonyms:block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude.
Sample Sentences:obstruct the path.
Hypernym:hinder, impede.
Derivationally related form:block, blocking, occlusive, blockage, closure, occlusion, impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor, obturator, clogging, hindering, impeding, obstructive, obstruction, impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor, impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor.
Antonym:disengage, free.
Hyponym:block off, blockade, barricade, barricado, barricade, asphyxiate, choke, stifle, suffocate, tie up, dam, dam up, block out, screen, earth up, land up, bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop, back up, choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, foul.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:support, secure, or raise with a block
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:1. block a plate for printing. 2. block the wheels of a car.
Hypernym:hold, hold up, support, sustain.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Synonyms:block, deflect, parry.
Sample Sentences:block an attack.
Hypernym:fence.
Derivationally related form:blocker, block, blocking, blockage, closure, occlusion, block, blocking, counter, counterpunch, parry.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:be unable to remember
Synonyms:blank out, block, draw a blank, forget.
Sample Sentences:1. I'm drawing a blank. 2. You are blocking the name of your first wife!.
Derivationally related form:block, mental block.
Antonym:call back, call up, recall, recollect, remember, retrieve, think.
Hyponym:slip, slip one's mind.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:shape by using a block
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:1. Block a hat. 2. block a garment.
Hypernym:form, shape.
Derivationally related form:block, cube.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:shape into a block or blocks
Synonyms:block.
Sample Sentences:block the graphs so one can see the results clearly.
Hypernym:form, shape.

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Entry:block
Part of Speech:verb
Definition:prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Synonyms:block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize.
Sample Sentences:1. Blocked funds. 2. Freeze the assets of this hostile government.
Hypernym:keep back, withhold.
Antonym:free, release, unblock, unfreeze, free, release, unblock, unfreeze.
Derivationally related form:freeze.