Another word for block
Noun
block, blocking - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
block - housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
Example:- there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
block, blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage - an obstruction in a pipe or tube
Example:- we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
block, mental block - 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
block, cube - a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block - a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
Example:- the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
block, pulley, pulley-block, pulley 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
block, city block - a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
Example:- he lives in the next block
auction block, block - a platform from which an auctioneer sells
Example:- they put their paintings on the block
block - a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
Example:- he reserved a large block of seats
block, cylinder block, engine block - a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
Example:- the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
block - (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
Verb
block - support, secure, or raise with a block
Example:- block a plate for printing
block, halt, kibosh, stop - stop from happening or developing
Example:- Block his election
block - stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
Example:- block the book cover
block, obstruct - 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
block - shape into a block or blocks
Example:- block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
block - shape by using a block
Example:- Block a hat
block - run on a block system
Example:- block trains
bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop - render unsuitable for passage
Example:- block the way
block, freeze, immobilise, immobilize - prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
Example:- Blocked funds
block, choke up, lug, stuff - obstruct
Example:- My nose is all stuffed
block - interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
Example:- block a nerve
block, jam - interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
Example:- Jam the Voice of America
block, deflect, parry - impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Example:- block an attack
block, blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy - hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Example:- His brother blocked him at every turn
block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude - block passage through
Example:- obstruct the path
blank out, block, draw a blank, forget - be unable to remember
Example:- I'm drawing a blank