block
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/blɒk/
English
Definitions
noun
- A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.“a block of ice”
- A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.“Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.”
- A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.“I'm going for a walk around the block.”
- A residential building consisting of flats.“a block of flats”
verb
- To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.“The pipe is blocked.”
- To prevent (something or someone) from passing.“You're blocking the road – I can't get through!”
- To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).“His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.”
- To impede an opponent.“He blocked the basketball player's shot.”
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