"block" | Definition and Related Words

block

Noun

A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) (synset 102855782)
"the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"

is a type of: artefact, artifact - a man-made object taken as a whole
subtypes:
- anvil - a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering
- briquet, briquette - a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel
- bar, cake - a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax)
- chock, wedge - a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object
- chopping block - a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split
- crosshead - metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth
- cube, square block - a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube
- domino - a small rectangular block used in playing the game of dominoes; the face of each block has two equal areas that can bear 0 to 6 dots
- ingot - metal that is cast in the shape of a block for convenient handling
- nog - a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it
- nut - a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt
- inking pad, inkpad, pad, stamp pad - a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp
- slab - block consisting of a thick piece of something
- starting block - block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race
- step - a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed
- swage block - an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal
- type - a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper
A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings (synset 108659720)
"he lives in the next block"

is a type of: area, country - a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography)

same as: city block
A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (synset 113937623)
is a type of: solid - a three-dimensional shape

subtypes: goldbrick - a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not

same as: cube
A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit (synset 107970600)
"he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"

is a type of: accumulation, aggregation, assemblage, collection - several things grouped together or considered as a whole
Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units (synset 102856275)
"there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"

is a type of: housing, living accommodations, lodging - structures collectively in which people are housed
subtypes:
- cellblock, ward - a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells)
- hospital ward, ward - block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted (synset 113647935)
"since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"

referred to in: computer science, computing - the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures

is a type of: computer memory unit - a unit for measuring computer memory

subtypes: bad block - (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data

has: sector - the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes
An inability to remember or think of something you normally can do;
Often caused by emotional tension (synset 105653044)
"I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"

is a type of: inability - lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something

subtypes: writer's block - an inability to write

same as: mental 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 (synset 104026692)
is a type of: machine, simple machine - a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point
subtypes:
- bollock, bullock block - a pulley-block at the head of a topmast
- fairlead - a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing
- idle pulley, idle wheel, idler pulley - a pulley on a shaft that presses against a guide belt to guide or tighten it
is a part of: block and tackle - pulley blocks with associated rope or cable

same as: pulley, pulley block, pulley-block
A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine (synset 103293136)
"the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"

is a type of: cast, casting - object formed by a mold

has: cylinder, piston chamber - a chamber within which piston moves
is a part of:
- ice, internal-combustion engine - a heat engine in which combustion occurs inside the engine rather than in a separate furnace; heat expands a gas that either moves a piston or turns a gas turbine
- reciprocating engine - an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders
same as: cylinder block, engine block
An obstruction in a pipe or tube (synset 102856708)
"we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"

is a type of: impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor - any structure that makes progress difficult
subtypes:
- breech closer, breechblock - a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing
- plug, stopper, stopple - blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly
- vapor lock, vapour lock - a stoppage in a pipeline caused by gas bubbles (especially a stoppage that develops in hot weather in an internal-combustion engine when fuel in the gas line boils and forms bubbles that block the flow of gasoline to the carburetor)
same as: blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
A platform from which an auctioneer sells (synset 102759606)
"they put their paintings on the block"

is a type of: platform - a raised horizontal surface

same as: auction block
The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (synset 100563435)
is a type of: obstruction - getting in someone's way
subtypes:
- interference - (American football) blocking a player's path with your body
- trap block - (American football) an illegal block
- parry - (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword
same as: blocking

Verb

Render unsuitable for passage (synset 201480632)
"block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"

is a type of: block, close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude - block passage through
subtypes:
- block off, close off, shut off - block off the passage through
- close - bar access to
same as: bar, barricade, block off, block up, blockade, stop

verb group: block, obstruct - shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (synset 202563025)
"His brother blocked him at every turn"

is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
subtypes:
- stonewall - obstruct or hinder any discussion
- filibuster - obstruct deliberately by delaying
- check - block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey
- hang - prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
- bottleneck - slow down or impede by creating an obstruction
same as: blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy
Stop from happening or developing (synset 202565578)
"Block his election"; "Halt the process"

is a type of: forbid, foreclose, forestall, preclude, prevent - keep from happening or arising; make impossible
subtypes:
- embargo - prevent commerce
- stay - stop a judicial process
same as: halt, kibosh, stop
Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals (synset 201058906)
"Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"

is a type of: break up, cut off, disrupt, interrupt - make a break in
subtypes:
- barrage jam - jam an entire frequency spectrum
- point jam - jam a narrow band of frequencies
- spot jam - jam a single frequency
- blanket jam - jam a broad spectrum of frequencies to affect all communications in the area except for directional antenna communications
same as: jam
Run on a block system (synset 202449162)
"block trains"

is a type of: operate, run - direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia (synset 202202937)
"block a nerve"; "block a muscle"

is a type of: anaesthetise, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anesthetize, put out, put under - administer an anesthetic drug to
Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight (synset 202149973)
"The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"

is a type of: conceal, hide - prevent from being seen or discovered

same as: obstruct

verb group: bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop - render unsuitable for passage
Stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block (synset 201534280)
"block the book cover"

is a type of: boss, emboss, stamp - raise in a relief
Obstruct (synset 201481963)
"My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"

is a type of: back up, choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, foul - become or cause to become obstructed

same as: choke up, lug, stuff
Block passage through (synset 201479113)
"obstruct the path"

is a type of: hinder, impede - be a hindrance or obstacle to
subtypes:
- block off, blockade - obstruct access to
- barricade, barricado - block off with barricades
- barricade - prevent access to by barricading
- asphyxiate, choke, stifle, suffocate - impair the respiration of or obstruct the air passage of
- tie up - restrain from moving or operating normally
- dam, dam up - obstruct with, or as if with, a dam
- block out, screen - prevent from entering
- earth up, land up - block with earth, as after a landslide
- bar, barricade, block, block off, block up, blockade, stop - render unsuitable for passage
- back up, choke, choke off, clog, clog up, congest, foul - become or cause to become obstructed
same as: close up, impede, jam, obstruct, obturate, occlude
Support, secure, or raise with a block (synset 201220488)
"block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"

is a type of: hold, hold up, support, sustain - be the physical support of; carry the weight of
Impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (synset 201149526)
"block an attack"

is a type of: fence - fight with fencing swords

same as: deflect, parry
Be unable to remember (synset 200610654)
"I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"

subtypes: slip, slip one's mind - pass out of one's memory

same as: blank out, draw a blank, forget
Shape by using a block (synset 200478459)
"Block a hat"; "block a garment"

is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to
Shape into a block or blocks (synset 200478313)
"block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"

is a type of: form, shape - give shape or form to
Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) (synset 200270309)
"Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"

is a type of: keep back, withhold - hold back; refuse to hand over or share

same as: freeze, immobilise, immobilize

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