DICTOMETER

BLOCKS

(block, bloque, bloquear, cuadra, blokk, kvartal, sperre)

1. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
   Examples:
   • The pyramids were built with large stone blocks
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Block
   • City block
   Definitions:
   • a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
   Examples:
   • He lives in the next block
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Block
   • Cube
   Definitions:
   • a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
   Examples:
   • He reserved a large block of seats
   • He held a large block of the company's stock
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
   Examples:
   • There is a block of classrooms in the west wing
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
   Examples:
   • Since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Block
   • Mental block
   Definitions:
   • an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
   • often caused by emotional tension
   Examples:
   • I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Pulley
   • Pulley-block
   • Pulley block
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • 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
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Engine block
   • Cylinder block
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
   Examples:
   • The engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
   
   
10. Synonyms:
    • Blockage
    • Block
    • Closure
    • Occlusion
    • Stop
    • Stoppage
    Definitions:
    • an obstruction in a pipe or tube
    Examples:
    • We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
    
    
11. Synonyms:
    • Auction block
    • Block
    Definitions:
    • a platform from which an auctioneer sells
    Examples:
    • They put their paintings on the block
    
    
12. Synonyms:
    • Blocking
    • Block
    Definitions:
    • the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
    
    

1. Synonyms:
   • Barricade
   • Block
   • Blockade
   • Stop
   • Block off
   • Block up
   • Bar
   Definitions:
   • render unsuitable for passage
   Examples:
   • Block the way
   • Barricade the streets
   • Stop the busy road
   Antonyms:
   unblock, unfreeze, free, release
   
   
   
2. Synonyms:
   • Obstruct
   • Blockade
   • Block
   • Hinder
   • Stymie
   • Stymy
   • Embarrass
   Definitions:
   • hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
   Examples:
   • His brother blocked him at every turn
   
   
3. Synonyms:
   • Stop
   • Halt
   • Block
   • Kibosh
   Definitions:
   • stop from happening or developing
   Examples:
   • Block his election
   • Halt the process
   
   
4. Synonyms:
   • Jam
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
   Examples:
   • Jam the Voice of America
   • Block the signals emitted by this station
   
   
5. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • run on a block system
   Examples:
   • Block trains
   
   
6. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
   Examples:
   • Block a nerve
   • Block a muscle
   
   
7. Synonyms:
   • Obstruct
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
   Examples:
   • The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
   • The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
   
   
8. Synonyms:
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
   Examples:
   • Block the book cover
   
   
9. Synonyms:
   • Stuff
   • Lug
   • Choke up
   • Block
   Definitions:
   • obstruct
   Examples:
   • My nose is all stuffed
   • Her arteries are blocked
   
   
10. Synonyms:
    • Obstruct
    • Obturate
    • Impede
    • Occlude
    • Jam
    • Block
    • Close up
    Definitions:
    • block passage through
    Examples:
    • Obstruct the path
    
    
11. Synonyms:
    • Block
    Definitions:
    • support, secure, or raise with a block
    Examples:
    • Block a plate for printing
    • Block the wheels of a car
    
    
12. Synonyms:
    • Parry
    • Block
    • Deflect
    Definitions:
    • impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
    Examples:
    • Block an attack
    
    
13. Synonyms:
    • Forget
    • Block
    • Blank out
    • Draw a blank
    Definitions:
    • be unable to remember
    Examples:
    • I'm drawing a blank
    • You are blocking the name of your first wife!
    
    
14. Synonyms:
    • Block
    Definitions:
    • shape by using a block
    Examples:
    • Block a hat
    • Block a garment
    
    
15. Synonyms:
    • Block
    Definitions:
    • shape into a block or blocks
    Examples:
    • Block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
    
    
16. Synonyms:
    • Freeze
    • Block
    • Immobilize
    • Immobilise
    Definitions:
    • prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
    Examples:
    • Blocked funds
    • Freeze the assets of this hostile government