[noun] a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
[noun] a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block" Synonyms:city
[noun] a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides Synonyms:cube
[noun] 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"
[noun] housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
[noun] (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"
[noun] 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" Synonyms:mental
[noun] 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-
[noun] a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked" Synonyms:engine cylinder
[noun] an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe" Synonyms:age, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
[noun] a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block" Synonyms:auction
[noun] (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body; "he threw a rolling block into the line backer" Synonyms:ing, interference
[verb] render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road" Synonyms:barricade, ade, stop, off, up, bar
[verb] hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn" Synonyms:obstruct, ade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
[verb] stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process" Synonyms:stop, halt, kibosh
[verb] interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station" Synonyms:jam
[verb] run on a block system; "block trains"
[verb] interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
[verb] shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains" Synonyms:obstruct
[verb] stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
[verb] obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked" Synonyms:stuff, lug, choke up
[verb] support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
[verb] impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack" Synonyms:parry, deflect
[verb] be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!" Synonyms:forget, blank out, draw a blank
[verb] shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
[verb] shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
[verb] prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government" Synonyms:freeze, immobilize, immobilise
