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A large solid piece of hard material, typically with flat surfaces on each side
“Nathan Drake would eventually figure out that the large block on the ground was actually a door to a secret underground passage.”
An obstacle to the normal progress or functioning of something
“It goes to reinforce my jaded view that censorship is a block to reasoned public debate.”
A physical blockage which prevents the passage or flow of something
“We may need to get a plumber to clear the block in the pipes.”
A large, single building subdivided into separate rooms, flats, or offices
“The old abandoned building will be knocked down and replaced with an apartment block.”
A section or a (usually large) building
“The east block of the complex houses the company's research department.”
A large quantity or allocation of things regarded as a unit
“Each block or placement is completed in a different facility.”
An association formed for mutual benefit, especially between countries or organizations
“A block of nations at the UN have voiced strong opposition to the interventionist doctrine.”
An area or expanse of land
“Major developments have been planned on this empty block.”
(slang) The human head
“He threatened to knock my block off if I didn't shut up.”
(British) A set of sheets of paper glued along one edge, used for drawing or writing on
“I had my notes, a block of standard A4 lined refill paper for my essays, and a sketchbook for art.”
A barrier, railing, or other upright structure enclosing an area
A district or community within a town or city
A print made from an engraved plate, block, or other surface
A defensive wall or other reinforcement built to strengthen a place against attack
(geometry) A three-dimensional figure (as opposed to a surface, an area, or a curve)
(digital communication) A state of being blocked from communicating
An act of seizing and attempting to stop or throw someone to the ground
A flat, rectangular piece of rock or stone used for paving or roofing
An official or legal prohibition
A barrier, typically serving as a protective shield
An emotional difficulty or a psychological inhibition
Acronym of solitary confinement unit
A structure that complements or supplements something else
A period of time by which something is late or postponed
A part of the trunk or a large branch of a tree that has fallen or been cut off
To block or freeze a payment
Any object used as a wedge or filler
A situation, typically one involving opposing parties, in which no progress can be made
A large single upright block of stone, especially one shaped into or serving as a pillar or monument
The act of something that stops
A cleat is a batten, bit, or block used to secure and fasten ropes or cables
A compact rectangular container, often wooden, used for storing cigars
An action in which one fencer forces the opponent's blade into the diagonally opposite line
A shot that is grabbed or batted away by an opposing player before it reaches the basket
A barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level
A building with several self-contained domiciles
A row, column or group of people or things
(military) The act of surrounding, blocking up, or besieging by an armed force
To block or clog up a space or opening
“You can block these holes with a mixture of steel wool and mortar or caulk.”
To stop, prevent or interrupt something from progressing
“Customers may become enraged if you block their attempts to contact you.”
(in sport) To stop (a ball or blow) from finding its mark
“He uses his explosive leaping ability to block shots with ease.”
To prohibit or interdict the participation or inclusion of
To defy or put up an opposition to
To physically make unclear or less visible
To section off a physical space or area
To force or squeeze into a narrow space
To surround or encircle
To jam, become congested, or form a tailback
To give a particular shape or form to
(of a letter) Large in size and of the form used to begin sentences and names
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