block
definition: to hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
example: They blocked me at every turn.
speech part: verb
definition: to stop from happening or developing
example: After reading the fine print, I blocked the deal.
speech part: verb
definition: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
example:
speech part: noun
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blocking
definition: a platform from which an auctioneer sells
example: they put their paintings on the block
speech part: noun
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auction block
definition: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
example: the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
speech part: noun
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definition: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
example: there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
speech part: noun
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definition: an obstruction in a pipe or tube
example: we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
speech part: noun
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closure
definition: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
example: the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
speech part: noun
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engine block
cylinder 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
example:
speech part: noun
definition: an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
example:
speech part: noun
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mental block
definition: a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
example: I reserved a large block of seats.
speech part: noun
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definition: a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
example: I live in the next block.
speech part: noun
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city block
definition: (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
speech part: noun
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definition: a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
example:
speech part: noun
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cube
definition: to prohibit the conversion or use of assets
example: Their assets were blocked by the government. .
speech part: verb
definition: to shape into a block or blocks
example: I blocked the graphs so they could see the results clearly.
speech part: verb
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definition: to shape by using a block
example: I blocked the hat to stretch it into the proper shape.
speech part: verb
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definition: to be unable to remember
example: I blocked the memory.
speech part: verb
definition: to interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
example: Our neighbor's tree is blocking our satellite.
speech part: verb
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jam
definition: to impede the movement of an opponent or a ball
example: I blocked the shot.
speech part: verb
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parry
definition: to support, secure, or raise with a block
example: I blocked a plate for printing.
speech part: verb
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definition: to block passage through
example: I blocked the path with a sign.
speech part: verb
definition: to obstruct or stop
example: The protesters blocked the trucks from entering the factory.
speech part: verb
definition: to stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
example: I blocked the book cover with intricate patterns.
speech part: verb
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definition: to 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.
speech part: verb
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obstruct
definition: to interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
example: The anesthesiologist blocked a nerve.
speech part: verb
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