blocks

block[ 'bl?ks ]

• n.
  • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

    "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

  • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

    "he lives in the next block"

    同义词：city block

  • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

    同义词：cube

  • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

    "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"

  • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

    "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"

  • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

    "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

  • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

    "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

    同义词：mental block

  • 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

    同义词：pulleypulley-block

  • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

    "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

    同义词：engine blockcylinder block

  • an obstruction in a pipe or tube

    "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"

    同义词：blockageclosureocclusionstopstoppage

  • a platform from which an auctioneer sells

    "they put their paintings on the block"

    同义词：auction block

  • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

    同义词：blocking

• v.
  • render unsuitable for passage

    "block the way"

    同义词：barricadeblockadestopblock offblock upbar

  • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

    "His brother blocked him at every turn"

    同义词：obstructblockadehinderstymiestymyembarrass

  • stop from happening or developing

    同义词：stophaltkibosh

  • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

    "block the signals emitted by this station"

    同义词：jam

  • run on a block system

    "block trains"

  • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

    "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"

  • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

    "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"

    同义词：obstruct

  • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

    "block the book cover"

  • obstruct

    "Her arteries are blocked"

    同义词：stufflugchoke up

  • block passage through

    同义词：obstructobturateimpedeoccludejamclose up

  • support, secure, or raise with a block

    "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"

  • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

    "block an attack"

    同义词：parrydeflect

  • be unable to remember

    "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

    同义词：forgetblank outdraw a blank

  • shape by using a block

    "block a garment"

  • shape into a block or blocks

    "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"

  • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

    同义词：freezeimmobilizeimmobilise