Synonyms for block
phraseblock something out: remove
phraseblock something out: cover
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Synonyms for block
nounsomething that impedes or prevents entry or passage
nounthe uppermost part of the body
verbto stop or prevent passage of
verbto plug up something, as a hole, space, or container
verbto cut off from sight
phraseblock in: to draw up a preliminary plan or version of
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Synonyms for block
nouna solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
nouna rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
nouna three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
nouna number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
nounhousing in a large building that is divided into separate units
noun(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
nounan inability to remember or think of something you normally can do
nouna 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
nouna metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
nounan obstruction in a pipe or tube
nouna platform from which an auctioneer sells
nounthe act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
verbrender unsuitable for passage
verbhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
verbstop from happening or developing
verbinterfere with or prevent the reception of signals
verbrun on a block system
verbinterrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
verbshut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
verbstamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
verbblock passage through
verbsupport, secure, or raise with a block
verbimpede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
verbbe unable to remember
verbshape by using a block
verbshape into a block or blocks
verbprohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
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