BLOCK as NOUN

1. Meaning
   • (American football) the act of obstructing someone’’s path with your body
   Synonym(s)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • he threw a rolling block into the line backer
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • trap block (what does trap block mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • deflect (what does deflect mean?)
   • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
   • obturate (what does obturate mean?)
   • impede (what does impede mean?)
   • occlude (what does occlude mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • close up (what does close up mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • deflect (what does deflect mean?)
2. Meaning
   • a platform from which an auctioneer sells
   Synonym(s)
   • auction block (what does auction block mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • they put their paintings on the block
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • platform (what does platform mean?)
3. Meaning
   • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • artifact (what does artifact mean?)
   • artefact (what does artefact mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • anvil (what does anvil mean?)
   • briquette (what does briquette mean?)
   • briquet (what does briquet mean?)
   • cake (what does cake mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • chock (what does chock mean?)
   • wedge (what does wedge mean?)
   • chopping block (what does chopping block mean?)
   • crosshead (what does crosshead mean?)
   • cube (what does cube mean?)
   • square block (what does square block mean?)
   • domino (what does domino mean?)
   • ingot (what does ingot mean?)
   • metal bar (what does metal bar mean?)
   • block of metal (what does block of metal mean?)
   • nog (what does nog mean?)
   • nut (what does nut mean?)
   • pad (what does pad mean?)
   • inkpad (what does inkpad mean?)
   • inking pad (what does inking pad mean?)
   • stamp pad (what does stamp pad mean?)
   • slab (what does slab mean?)
   • starting block (what does starting block mean?)
   • step (what does step mean?)
   • swage block (what does swage block mean?)
   • type (what does type mean?)
4. Meaning
   • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
   Usage Example(s)
   • there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • housing (what does housing mean?)
   • lodging (what does lodging mean?)
   • living accommodations (what does living accommodations mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • cellblock (what does cellblock mean?)
   • ward (what does ward mean?)
   • ward (what does ward mean?)
   • hospital ward (what does hospital ward mean?)
5. Meaning
   • an obstruction in a pipe or tube
   Synonym(s)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • stoppage (what does stoppage mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
   • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
   • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
   • impedimenta (what does impedimenta mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • breechblock (what does breechblock mean?)
   • breech closer (what does breech closer mean?)
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • stopper (what does stopper mean?)
   • stopple (what does stopple mean?)
   • vapor lock (what does vapor lock mean?)
   • vapour lock (what does vapour lock mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • stuff (what does stuff mean?)
   • lug (what does lug mean?)
   • choke up (what does choke up mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • stuff (what does stuff mean?)
   • lug (what does lug mean?)
   • choke up (what does choke up mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
6. Meaning
   • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
   Synonym(s)
   • cylinder block (what does cylinder block mean?)
   • engine block (what does engine block mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • cast (what does cast mean?)
   • casting (what does casting mean?)
7. Meaning
   • 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
   Synonym(s)
   • pulley (what does pulley mean?)
   • pulley-block (what does pulley-block mean?)
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • machine (what does machine mean?)
   • simple machine (what does simple machine mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • bollock (what does bollock mean?)
   • bullock block (what does bullock block mean?)
   • fairlead (what does fairlead mean?)
   • idle pulley (what does idle pulley mean?)
   • idler pulley (what does idler pulley mean?)
   • idle wheel (what does idle wheel mean?)
8. Meaning
   • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
   • often caused by emotional tension
   Synonym(s)
   • mental block (what does mental block mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • inability (what does inability mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • writer’s block (what does writer’s block mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • forget (what does forget mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blank out (what does blank out mean?)
   • draw a blank (what does draw a blank mean?)
9. Meaning
   • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
   Usage Example(s)
   • he reserved a large block of seats
   • he held a large block of the company’’s stock
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • collection (what does collection mean?)
   • aggregation (what does aggregation mean?)
   • accumulation (what does accumulation mean?)
   • assemblage (what does assemblage mean?)
10. Meaning
    • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
    Synonym(s)
    • city block (what does city block mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • he lives in the next block
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • area (what does area mean?)
    • country (what does country mean?)
11. Meaning
    • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
    Usage Example(s)
    • since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block” and `sector” are sometimes used interchangeably
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • computer memory unit (what does computer memory unit mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • bad block (what does bad block mean?)
12. Meaning
    • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
    Synonym(s)
    • cube (what does cube mean?)
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • solid (what does solid mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • goldbrick (what does goldbrick mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • cube (what does cube mean?)
    • dice (what does dice mean?)
    • block (what does block mean?)

BLOCK as VERB

1. Meaning
   • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
   Synonym(s)
   • freeze (what does freeze mean?)
   • immobilise (what does immobilise mean?)
   • immobilize (what does immobilize mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Blocked funds
   • Freeze the assets of this hostile government
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • withhold (what does withhold mean?)
   • keep back (what does keep back mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • unblock (what does unblock mean?)
   • unfreeze (what does unfreeze mean?)
   • free (what does free mean?)
   • release (what does release mean?)
   • unblock (what does unblock mean?)
   • unfreeze (what does unfreeze mean?)
   • free (what does free mean?)
   • release (what does release mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • freeze (what does freeze mean?)
2. Meaning
   • shape into a block or blocks
   Usage Example(s)
   • block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • shape (what does shape mean?)
   • form (what does form mean?)
3. Meaning
   • shape by using a block
   Usage Example(s)
   • Block a hat
   • block a garment
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • shape (what does shape mean?)
   • form (what does form mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • cube (what does cube mean?)
4. Meaning
   • be unable to remember
   Synonym(s)
   • blank out (what does blank out mean?)
   • draw a blank (what does draw a blank mean?)
   • forget (what does forget mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • I”m drawing a blank
   • You are blocking the name of your first wife!
   Antonym(s)
   • remember (what does remember mean?)
   • retrieve (what does retrieve mean?)
   • recall (what does recall mean?)
   • call back (what does call back mean?)
   • call up (what does call up mean?)
   • recollect (what does recollect mean?)
   • think (what does think mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • slip (what does slip mean?)
   • slip one’s mind (what does slip one’s mind mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • mental block (what does mental block mean?)
5. Meaning
   • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
   Synonym(s)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • Jam the Voice of America
   • block the signals emitted by this station
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • interrupt (what does interrupt mean?)
   • disrupt (what does disrupt mean?)
   • break up (what does break up mean?)
   • cut off (what does cut off mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • barrage jam (what does barrage jam mean?)
   • point jam (what does point jam mean?)
   • spot jam (what does spot jam mean?)
   • blanket jam (what does blanket jam mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • jamming (what does jamming mean?)
   • electronic jamming (what does electronic jamming mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • jamming (what does jamming mean?)
   • electronic jamming (what does electronic jamming mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
6. Meaning
   • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
   Synonym(s)
   • deflect (what does deflect mean?)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • block an attack
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • fence (what does fence mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • blocker (what does blocker mean?)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   • counterpunch (what does counterpunch mean?)
   • parry (what does parry mean?)
   • counter (what does counter mean?)
7. Meaning
   • support, secure, or raise with a block
   Usage Example(s)
   • block a plate for printing
   • block the wheels of a car
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • hold (what does hold mean?)
   • support (what does support mean?)
   • sustain (what does sustain mean?)
   • hold up (what does hold up mean?)
8. Meaning
   • block passage through
   Synonym(s)
   • close up (what does close up mean?)
   • impede (what does impede mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
   • obturate (what does obturate mean?)
   • occlude (what does occlude mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • obstruct the path
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • impede (what does impede mean?)
   • hinder (what does hinder mean?)
   Antonym(s)
   • free (what does free mean?)
   • disengage (what does disengage mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • barricado (what does barricado mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • suffocate (what does suffocate mean?)
   • stifle (what does stifle mean?)
   • asphyxiate (what does asphyxiate mean?)
   • choke (what does choke mean?)
   • tie up (what does tie up mean?)
   • dam (what does dam mean?)
   • dam up (what does dam up mean?)
   • screen (what does screen mean?)
   • block out (what does block out mean?)
   • land up (what does land up mean?)
   • earth up (what does earth up mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • clog (what does clog mean?)
   • choke off (what does choke off mean?)
   • clog up (what does clog up mean?)
   • back up (what does back up mean?)
   • congest (what does congest mean?)
   • choke (what does choke mean?)
   • foul (what does foul mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
   • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
   • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
   • impedimenta (what does impedimenta mean?)
   • obturator (what does obturator mean?)
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
   • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
   • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
   • impedimenta (what does impedimenta mean?)
   • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
   • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
   • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
   • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
   • impedimenta (what does impedimenta mean?)
9. Meaning
   • render unsuitable for passage
   Synonym(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • block up (what does block up mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   Usage Example(s)
   • block the way
   • barricade the streets
   • stop the busy road
   Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
   • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
   • obturate (what does obturate mean?)
   • impede (what does impede mean?)
   • occlude (what does occlude mean?)
   • jam (what does jam mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • close up (what does close up mean?)
   Hyponym(s)
   • shut off (what does shut off mean?)
   • block off (what does block off mean?)
   • close off (what does close off mean?)
   • close (what does close mean?)
   Derived(s)
   • bar (what does bar mean?)
   • catch (what does catch mean?)
   • stop (what does stop mean?)
   • plug (what does plug mean?)
   • stopper (what does stopper mean?)
   • stopple (what does stopple mean?)
   • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
   • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
   • closure (what does closure mean?)
   • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
   • blocking (what does blocking mean?)
   • block (what does block mean?)
   • interference (what does interference mean?)
   • roadblock (what does roadblock mean?)
   • barricade (what does barricade mean?)
10. Meaning
    • obstruct
    Synonym(s)
    • choke up (what does choke up mean?)
    • lug (what does lug mean?)
    • stuff (what does stuff mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • My nose is all stuffed
    • Her arteries are blocked
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • clog (what does clog mean?)
    • choke off (what does choke off mean?)
    • clog up (what does clog up mean?)
    • back up (what does back up mean?)
    • congest (what does congest mean?)
    • choke (what does choke mean?)
    • foul (what does foul mean?)
    Antonym(s)
    • unstuff (what does unstuff mean?)
    • loosen up (what does loosen up mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • block (what does block mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • stoppage (what does stoppage mean?)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • block (what does block mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • stoppage (what does stoppage mean?)
11. Meaning
    • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
    Usage Example(s)
    • block the book cover
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • emboss (what does emboss mean?)
    • boss (what does boss mean?)
    • stamp (what does stamp mean?)
12. Meaning
    • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
    Synonym(s)
    • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
    • The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • hide (what does hide mean?)
    • conceal (what does conceal mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
13. Meaning
    • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
    Usage Example(s)
    • block a nerve
    • block a muscle
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • anesthetize (what does anesthetize mean?)
    • anaesthetize (what does anaesthetize mean?)
    • anesthetise (what does anesthetise mean?)
    • anaesthetise (what does anaesthetise mean?)
    • put to sleep (what does put to sleep mean?)
    • put under (what does put under mean?)
    • put out (what does put out mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • blocker (what does blocker mean?)
    • blocking agent (what does blocking agent mean?)
14. Meaning
    • run on a block system
    Usage Example(s)
    • block trains
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • operate (what does operate mean?)
    • run (what does run mean?)
15. Meaning
    • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
    Synonym(s)
    • blockade (what does blockade mean?)
    • embarrass (what does embarrass mean?)
    • hinder (what does hinder mean?)
    • obstruct (what does obstruct mean?)
    • stymie (what does stymie mean?)
    • stymy (what does stymy mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • His brother blocked him at every turn
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • prevent (what does prevent mean?)
    • forestall (what does forestall mean?)
    • foreclose (what does foreclose mean?)
    • preclude (what does preclude mean?)
    • forbid (what does forbid mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • stonewall (what does stonewall mean?)
    • filibuster (what does filibuster mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • hang (what does hang mean?)
    • bottleneck (what does bottleneck mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • stymie (what does stymie mean?)
    • hindrance (what does hindrance mean?)
    • deterrent (what does deterrent mean?)
    • impediment (what does impediment mean?)
    • balk (what does balk mean?)
    • baulk (what does baulk mean?)
    • check (what does check mean?)
    • handicap (what does handicap mean?)
    • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
    • obstruction (what does obstruction mean?)
    • obstructionist (what does obstructionist mean?)
    • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
    • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
    • resister (what does resister mean?)
    • thwarter (what does thwarter mean?)
    • obstructionist (what does obstructionist mean?)
    • obstructor (what does obstructor mean?)
    • obstructer (what does obstructer mean?)
    • resister (what does resister mean?)
    • thwarter (what does thwarter mean?)
16. Meaning
    • stop from happening or developing
    Synonym(s)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • kibosh (what does kibosh mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    Usage Example(s)
    • Block his election
    • Halt the process
    Hypernyms(s) block is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
    • prevent (what does prevent mean?)
    • forestall (what does forestall mean?)
    • foreclose (what does foreclose mean?)
    • preclude (what does preclude mean?)
    • forbid (what does forbid mean?)
    Hyponym(s)
    • embargo (what does embargo mean?)
    • stay (what does stay mean?)
    Derived(s)
    • blockage (what does blockage mean?)
    • closure (what does closure mean?)
    • occlusion (what does occlusion mean?)
    • freeze (what does freeze mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • halt (what does halt mean?)
    • stop (what does stop mean?)
    • stoppage (what does stoppage mean?)