Block
/blΙk/
The meaning and definition of Block, with examples, synonyms, and a word game to make it stick.
Definition
noun
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A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
βAnne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.β
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A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
βI'm going for a walk around the block.β
verb
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To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
βYou're blocking the road β I can't get through!β
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To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
βHis plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.β
Definitions from the Free Dictionary API
Synonyms
roof stuff wall barrier blockage obstruction
Origin
From Middle English blok, from Old French bloc, from Middle Dutch blok.
Source: Etymological Wordnet (CC BY-SA 3.0)
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