noun · a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings“he lives in the next block”
city block
noun · a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sidesnoun · 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”
mental block
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 ropepulleypulley-blockpulley block noun · a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine“the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked”
engine blockcylinder block
noun · an obstruction in a pipe or tube“we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe”
noun · a platform from which an auctioneer sells“they put their paintings on the block”
auction block
noun · the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movementsverb · render unsuitable for passage“block the way”
verb · hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of“His brother blocked him at every turn”
verb · stop from happening or developing“Block his election”
verb · interfere with or prevent the reception of signals“Jam the Voice of America”
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”
verb · obstruct“My nose is all stuffed”
verb · block passage through“obstruct the path”
verb · impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)“block an attack”
verb · be unable to remember“I'm drawing a blank”
verb · prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)“Blocked funds”