block

A1
Pronunciation
/blɒk/
/blɑk/
Noun
31 definition(s)
1 Definition

A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

Example Sentences
  • a block of ice
2 Definition

A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.

Example Sentences
  • Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.
3 Definition

A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.

Example Sentences
  • I'm going for a walk around the block.
4 Definition

A residential building consisting of flats.

Example Sentences
  • a block of flats
5 Definition

The distance from one street to another in a city that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.

Example Sentences
  • The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north.
6 Definition

Interference or obstruction of cognitive processes.

7 Definition

The human head.

Example Sentences
  • I'll knock your block off!
8 Definition

A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn.

9 Definition

A mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.

10 Definition

A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end.

Example Sentences
  • a block of 100 tickets
11 Definition

A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster).

12 Definition

A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.

13 Definition

A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.

14 Definition

A case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship.

15 Definition

A portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions.

16 Definition

Something that prevents something from passing.

Synonyms
barrier blockage obstruction
Example Sentences
  • There's a block in the pipe that means the water can't get through.
17 Definition

An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck).

18 Definition

A shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground.

19 Definition

A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.

20 Definition

A joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.

21 Definition

A section of split logs used as fuel.

22 Definition

Solitary confinement.

23 Definition

A cellblock.

24 Definition

The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.

25 Definition

A piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted.

26 Definition

A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

27 Definition

A section of a railroad where the block system is used.

28 Definition

The position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket.

29 Definition

A blockhole.

30 Definition

The popping crease.

31 Definition

A discrete group of vines in a vineyard, often distinguished from others by variety, clone, canopy training method, irrigation infrastructure, or some combination thereof.

Verb
11 definition(s)
1 Definition

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

Example Sentences
  • The pipe is blocked.
2 Definition

To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

Example Sentences
  • You're blocking the road – I can't get through!
3 Definition

To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

Example Sentences
  • His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.
4 Definition

To impede an opponent.

Example Sentences
  • He blocked the basketball player's shot.
5 Definition

To specify the positions and movements of the actors.

Example Sentences
  • It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly.
6 Definition

To hit with a block.

7 Definition

To play a block shot.

8 Definition

To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone.

Example Sentences
  • I tried to send you a message, but you've blocked me!
9 Definition

To wait.

Example Sentences
  • When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable.
10 Definition

To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.

Example Sentences
  • I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard.
11 Definition

To shape or sketch out roughly.