Block
nnoun.artifacta solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)Examples:- the pyramids were built with large stone blocks
Derivationally Related Form:blocky
Hypernyms:artefact artifact
Inherited Hypernyms:blockartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:anvilbarbriquetbriquettecakechockchopping blockcrossheadcubedominoingotinking padinkpadnognutpadslabsquare blockstamp padstarting blockstepswage blocktypewedge
Full Hyponyms:abacusanvilbriquettebullionbutcher boardcakechockchopping blockcrossheadcubediedominofive-spotfour-spothair spacehex nutice cubeingotkernlocknutnognutone-spotpadpigquadsix-spotslabslatespragsquare nutstarting blockstepstuffing nutswage blocktablettessellatesseratiletypewing nut
nnoun.locationa rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildingsSynset:city block
Examples:- he lives in the next block
Hypernyms:area country
Inherited Hypernyms:blockarearegionlocationobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.shapea three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sidesSynset:cube
Derivationally Related Form:cubicblockcuboidalblockycubicalcube
Hypernyms:solid
Inherited Hypernyms:blocksolidshapeattributeabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:goldbrick
nnoun.groupa number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unitExamples:- he reserved a large block of seats
- he held a large block of the company's stock
Hypernyms:accumulation aggregation assemblage collection
Inherited Hypernyms:blockcollectiongroupabstractionentity
nnoun.artifacthousing in a large building that is divided into separate unitsExamples:- there is a block of classrooms in the west wing
Hypernyms:housing living accommodations lodging
Inherited Hypernyms:blockhousingstructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:cellblockhospital wardward
Full Hyponyms:cellblockdeath housedetoxmaternity wardward
nnoun.quantity(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permittedTopic:computer sciencecomputing
Examples:- since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms 'block' and 'sector' are sometimes used interchangeably
Hypernyms:computer memory unit
Inherited Hypernyms:blockcomputer memory unitunit of measurementdefinite quantitymeasureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:bad block
Part Meronyms:sector
nnoun.cognitionan inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tensionSynset:mental block
Examples:- I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block
Derivationally Related Form:block
Hypernyms:inability
Inherited Hypernyms:blockinabilitycognitionpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:writer's block
Full Hyponyms:writer's block
nnoun.artifacta 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 ropeSynset:pulley pulley-block pulley block
Part Holonyms:block and tackle
Hypernyms:machine simple machine
Inherited Hypernyms:pulleymachinemechanical devicemechanismdeviceinstrumentalityartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:bollockbullock blockfairleadidle pulleyidle wheelidler pulley
Full Hyponyms:bollockfairleadidle pulleysnatch block
nnoun.artifacta metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engineSynset:cylinder block engine block
Examples:- the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked
Part Holonyms:ICE internal-combustion engine reciprocating engine
Hypernyms:cast casting
Inherited Hypernyms:engine blockcastcopyrepresentationcreationartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Part Meronyms:cylinder piston chamber
nnoun.artifactan obstruction in a pipe or tubeSynset:blockage closure occlusion stop stoppage
Examples:- we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe
Derivationally Related Form:block
Hypernyms:impediment impedimenta obstructer obstruction obstructor
Inherited Hypernyms:blockageobstructionstructureartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
Direct Hyponyms:breech closerbreechblockplugstopperstopplevapor lockvapour lock
Full Hyponyms:breechblockbungcorkdrainplugearplugfippleplugtampaxtampiontampontapvapor lock
nnoun.artifacta platform from which an auctioneer sellsSynset:auction block
Examples:- they put their paintings on the block
Hypernyms:platform
Inherited Hypernyms:auction blockplatformhorizontal surfacesurfaceartifactwholeobjectphysical entityentity
nnoun.actthe act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movementsSynset:blocking
Derivationally Related Form:block
Hypernyms:obstruction
Inherited Hypernyms:blockingobstructionmaneuvermotionchangeactionacteventpsychological featureabstractionentity
Direct Hyponyms:interferenceparrytrap block
Full Hyponyms:interferenceparrytrap block
vverb.contactrender unsuitable for passageSynset:bar barricade block off block up blockade stop
Examples:- block the way
- barricade the streets
- stop the busy road
Derivationally Related Form:stopperblockagebarblockingblockadestopbarricade
Hypernyms:block close up impede jam obstruct obturate occlude
Inherited Hypernyms:barricadeobstructimpedeprevent
Direct Hyponyms:block offcloseclose offshut off
Full Troponyms:closeshut off
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialhinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment ofSynset:blockade embarrass hinder obstruct stymie stymy
Examples:- His brother blocked him at every turn
Derivationally Related Form:stymieobstructorblockagehindranceobstructionobstructer
Hypernyms:forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructprevent
Direct Hyponyms:bottleneckcheckfilibusterhangstonewall
Full Troponyms:bottleneckcheckfilibusterhangstonewall
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialstop from happening or developingSynset:halt kibosh stop
Examples:- Block his election
- Halt the process
Derivationally Related Form:blockagehaltstop
Hypernyms:forbid foreclose forestall preclude prevent
Inherited Hypernyms:stopprevent
Direct Hyponyms:embargostay
Full Troponyms:embargostay
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- him from writing the letter (apply to: stop, block)
vverb.communicationinterfere with or prevent the reception of signalsSynset:jam
Examples:- Jam the Voice of America
- block the signals emitted by this station
Derivationally Related Form:jammingjam
Hypernyms:break up cut off disrupt interrupt
Inherited Hypernyms:jaminterruptbreakendchange
Direct Hyponyms:barrage jamblanket jampoint jamspot jam
Full Troponyms:barrage jamblanket jampoint jamspot jam
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.socialrun on a block systemHypernyms:operate run
Inherited Hypernyms:blockoperatedirectmanagecontrol
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.perceptioninterrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesiaExamples:- block a nerve
- block a muscle
Derivationally Related Form:blocker
Hypernyms:anaesthetise anaesthetize anesthetise anesthetize put out put under
Inherited Hypernyms:blockanesthetizedrugmedicatetreat
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.perceptionshut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sightSynset:obstruct
Examples:- The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
- The trees obstruct my view of the mountains
Derivationally Related Form:blockage
Hypernyms:conceal hide
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructhide
Sentence Frame:Something ---s something
vverb.contactstamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a blockHypernyms:boss emboss stamp
Inherited Hypernyms:blockembossimpresschange surfacechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.contactobstructSynset:choke up lug stuff
Examples:- My nose is all stuffed
- Her arteries are blocked
Antonyms:unstuff
Derivationally Related Form:blockageblock
Hypernyms:back up choke choke off clog clog up congest foul
Inherited Hypernyms:stuffclogobstructimpedeprevent
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactblock passage throughSynset:close up impede jam obstruct obturate occlude
Antonyms:free
Derivationally Related Form:obstructorocclusionblockingocclusiveimpedimentobstructiveobstructionobstructerobturator
Hypernyms:hinder impede
Inherited Hypernyms:obstructimpedeprevent
Direct Hyponyms:asphyxiateback upbarbarricadebarricadoblockblock offblock outblock upblockadechokechoke offclogclog upcongestdamdam upearth upfoulland upscreenstiflestopsuffocatetie up
Full Troponyms:barricadeblockadeclogclosecrap updamgum upland upscreenshadeshut offsilt upstuffsuffocatetie up
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | Something ---s something
vverb.contactsupport, secure, or raise with a blockExamples:- block a plate for printing
- block the wheels of a car
Hypernyms:hold hold up support sustain
Inherited Hypernyms:blockhold
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.competitionimpede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)Synset:deflect parry
Derivationally Related Form:blockageparryblockingblockerblock
Hypernyms:fence
Inherited Hypernyms:parryfencecontend
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | The fighter managed to --- his opponent (apply to: parry, deflect)
vverb.cognitionbe unable to rememberSynset:blank out draw a blank forget
Examples:- I'm drawing a blank
- You are blocking the name of your first wife!
Antonyms:remember
Derivationally Related Form:block
Inherited Hypernyms:forget
Direct Hyponyms:slipslip one's mind
Full Troponyms:slip
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s | Somebody ---s something (apply to: block) | Somebody ---s somebody (apply to: block) | Somebody ---s that CLAUSE (apply to: block) | They won't --- the story (apply to: forget)
vverb.changeshape by using a blockExamples:- Block a hat
- block a garment
Derivationally Related Form:block
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:blockshapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changeshape into a block or blocksExamples:- block the graphs so one can see the results clearly
Hypernyms:form shape
Inherited Hypernyms:blockshapechange
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something
vverb.changeprohibit the conversion or use of (assets)Synset:freeze immobilise immobilize
Examples:- Blocked funds
- Freeze the assets of this hostile government
Antonyms:unfreezeunblock
Derivationally Related Form:freeze
Hypernyms:keep back withhold
Inherited Hypernyms:freezewithholddenykeephave
Sentence Frame:Somebody ---s something | They --- the money (apply to: freeze, block)