Block Meaning
There are 28 meaning(s) for word Block
Meaning 1 : an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example : we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Synonyms : blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
Example : we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Synonyms : blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
Meaning 3 : a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Example : they put their paintings on the block
Synonyms : auction block
Example : they put their paintings on the block
Synonyms : auction block
Meaning 6 : an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
Example : I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Synonyms : mental block
Example : I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Synonyms : mental block
Meaning 8 : be unable to remember
Example : You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Synonyms : blank out, draw a blank, forget
Example : You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Synonyms : blank out, draw a blank, forget
Meaning 10 : 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 : pulley, pulley-block, pulley block
Synonyms : pulley, pulley-block, pulley block
Meaning 11 : render unsuitable for passage
Example : block the way
Synonyms : bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop
Example : block the way
Synonyms : bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop
Meaning 12 : shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Example : The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
Synonyms : obstruct
Example : The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
Synonyms : obstruct
Meaning 13 : interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Example : block the signals emitted by this station
Synonyms : jam
Example : block the signals emitted by this station
Synonyms : jam
Meaning 15 : a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Example : the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Synonyms : cylinder block, engine block
Example : the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Synonyms : cylinder block, engine block
Meaning 16 : a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Example : he lives in the next block
Synonyms : city block
Example : he lives in the next block
Synonyms : city block
Meaning 17 : impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Example : block an attack
Synonyms : deflect, parry
Example : block an attack
Synonyms : deflect, parry
Meaning 18 : hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example : His brother blocked him at every turn
Synonyms : blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
Example : His brother blocked him at every turn
Synonyms : blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
Meaning 19 : a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Example : he reserved a large block of seats,he held a large block of the company's stock
Example : he reserved a large block of seats,he held a large block of the company's stock
Meaning 20 : a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Example : the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Example : the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Meaning 21 : (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
Example : since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Example : since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Meaning 22 : housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Example : there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Example : there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Meaning 23 : interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Example : block a nerve,block a muscle
Example : block a nerve,block a muscle
Meaning 24 : run on a block system
Example : block trains
Example : block trains
Meaning 25 : shape by using a block
Example : block a garment
Example : block a garment
Meaning 26 : shape into a block or blocks
Example : block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Example : block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Meaning 27 : stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Example : block the book cover
Example : block the book cover
Meaning 28 : support, secure, or raise with a block
Example : block a plate for printing,block the wheels of a car
Example : block a plate for printing,block the wheels of a car
Block Antonyms
How to Pronounce Block
- blɑk