block
English Thesaurus
1. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act)
| hypernym | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | getting in someone's way (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | interference, |
| definition | : | (American football) blocking a player's path with your body (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | trap block, |
| definition | : | (American football) an illegal block (noun.act) |
| hyponym | : | parry, |
| definition | : | (fencing) blocking a lunge or deflecting it with a circular motion of the sword (noun.act) |
2. a platform from which an auctioneer sells (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | platform, |
| definition | : | a raised horizontal surface (noun.artifact) |
3. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | artefact, artifact, |
| definition | : | a man-made object taken as a whole (noun.tops) |
| hyponym | : | anvil, |
| definition | : | a heavy block of iron or steel on which hot metals are shaped by hammering (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | briquet, briquette, |
| definition | : | a block made from charcoal or coal dust and burned as fuel (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | bar, cake, |
| definition | : | a block of solid substance (such as soap or wax) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chock, wedge, |
| definition | : | a block of wood used to prevent the sliding or rolling of a heavy object (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | chopping block, |
| definition | : | a steady wooden block on which food can be cut or diced or wood can be split (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | crosshead, |
| definition | : | metal block that connects to a piston; it slides on parallel guides and moves a connecting rod back and forth (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | cube, square block, |
| definition | : | a block in the (approximate) shape of a cube (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | domino, |
| definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nog, |
| definition | : | a wooden block built into a masonry wall so that joinery structure can be nailed to it (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | nut, |
| definition | : | a small (usually square or hexagonal) metal block with internal screw thread to be fitted onto a bolt (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | inking pad, inkpad, pad, stamp pad, |
| definition | : | a block of absorbent material saturated with ink; used to transfer ink evenly to a rubber stamp (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | slab, |
| definition | : | block consisting of a thick piece of something (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | starting block, |
| definition | : | block providing bracing for a runner's feet at start of a race (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | step, |
| definition | : | a solid block joined to the beams in which the heel of a ship's mast or capstan is fixed (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | swage block, |
| definition | : | an iron block cut with holes and grooves to assist in cold working metal (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | type, |
| definition | : | a small metal block bearing a raised character on one end; produces a printed character when inked and pressed on paper (noun.artifact) |
4. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | cellblock, ward, |
| definition | : | a division of a prison (usually consisting of several cells) (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | hospital ward, ward, |
| definition | : | block forming a division of a hospital (or a suite of rooms) shared by patients who need a similar kind of care (noun.artifact) |
5. an obstruction in a pipe or tube (noun.artifact)
| hyponym | : | breech closer, breechblock, |
| definition | : | a metal block in breech-loading firearms that is withdrawn to insert a cartridge and replaced to close the breech before firing (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | plug, stopper, stopple, |
| definition | : | blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | vapor lock, vapour lock, |
| definition | : | 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) (noun.artifact) |
6. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | cast, casting, |
| definition | : | object formed by a mold (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | ice, internal-combustion engine, |
| definition | : | 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 (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | reciprocating engine, |
| definition | : | an internal-combustion engine in which the crankshaft is turned by pistons moving up and down in cylinders (noun.artifact) |
7. 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 (noun.artifact)
| hypernym | : | machine, simple machine, |
| definition | : | a device for overcoming resistance at one point by applying force at some other point (noun.artifact) |
| hyponym | : | fairlead, |
| definition | : | a pulley-block used to guide a rope forming part of a ship's rigging to avoid chafing (noun.artifact) |
| part meronym | : | block and tackle, |
| definition | : | pulley blocks with associated rope or cable (noun.artifact) |
8. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension (noun.cognition)
| hypernym | : | inability, |
| definition | : | lack of ability (especially mental ability) to do something (noun.cognition) |
| hyponym | : | writer's block, |
| definition | : | an inability to write (noun.cognition) |
9. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit (noun.group)
10. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings (noun.location)
| hypernym | : | area, country, |
| definition | : | a particular geographical region of indefinite boundary (usually serving some special purpose or distinguished by its people or culture or geography) (noun.location) |
11. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted (noun.quantity)
| hyponym | : | bad block, |
| definition | : | (computer science) a block (usually one sector) that cannot reliably hold data (noun.quantity) |
| part holonym | : | sector, |
| definition | : | the minimum track length that can be assigned to store information; unless otherwise specified a sector of data consists of 512 bytes (noun.quantity) |
| domain category | : | computer science, computing, |
| definition | : | the branch of engineering science that studies (with the aid of computers) computable processes and structures (noun.cognition) |
12. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (noun.shape)
| hypernym | : | solid, |
| definition | : | a three-dimensional shape (noun.shape) |
| hyponym | : | goldbrick, |
| definition | : | a brick-shaped block that looks like gold but is not (noun.artifact) |
13. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) (verb.change)
| hypernym | : | keep back, withhold, |
| definition | : | hold back; refuse to hand over or share (verb.possession) |
14. shape into a block or blocks (verb.change)
15. be unable to remember (verb.cognition)
16. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | barrage jam, |
| definition | : | jam an entire frequency spectrum (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | point jam, |
| definition | : | jam a narrow band of frequencies (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | spot jam, |
| definition | : | jam a single frequency (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | blanket jam, |
| definition | : | jam a broad spectrum of frequencies to affect all communications in the area except for directional antenna communications (verb.communication) |
17. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (verb.competition)
| hypernym | : | fence, |
| definition | : | fight with fencing swords (verb.competition) |
18. support, secure, or raise with a block (verb.contact)
19. block passage through (verb.contact)
| hypernym | : | hinder, impede, |
| definition | : | be a hindrance or obstacle to (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | barricade, |
| definition | : | prevent access to by barricading (verb.competition) |
| hyponym | : | tie up, |
| definition | : | restrain from moving or operating normally (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | dam, dam up, |
| definition | : | obstruct with, or as if with, a dam (verb.contact) |
| hyponym | : | earth up, land up, |
| definition | : | block with earth, as after a landslide (verb.contact) |
20. render unsuitable for passage (verb.contact)
| hyponym | : | close, |
| definition | : | bar access to (verb.contact) |
| verb group | : | block, obstruct, |
| definition | : | shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight (verb.perception) |
21. obstruct (verb.contact)
22. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block (verb.contact)
23. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight (verb.perception)
| hypernym | : | conceal, hide, |
| definition | : | prevent from being seen or discovered (verb.perception) |
24. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia (verb.perception)
25. run on a block system (verb.social)
| hypernym | : | operate, run, |
| definition | : | direct or control; projects, businesses, etc. (verb.social) |
26. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | stonewall, |
| definition | : | obstruct or hinder any discussion (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | filibuster, |
| definition | : | obstruct deliberately by delaying (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | check, |
| definition | : | block or impede (a player from the opposing team) in ice hockey (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | hang, |
| definition | : | prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | bottleneck, |
| definition | : | slow down or impede by creating an obstruction (verb.social) |
27. stop from happening or developing (verb.social)
| hyponym | : | embargo, |
| definition | : | prevent commerce (verb.social) |
| hyponym | : | stay, |
| definition | : | stop a judicial process (verb.social) |
28. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act)
| derivation | : | block, deflect, parry, |
| definition | : | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (verb.competition) |
29. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | blockish, blocky, |
| definition | : | resembling a block in shape (adj.all) |
30. an obstruction in a pipe or tube (noun.artifact)
31. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension (noun.cognition)
32. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | block, |
| definition | : | shape by using a block (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cube, dice, |
| definition | : | cut into cubes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blockish, blocky, |
| definition | : | resembling a block in shape (adj.all) |
33. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) (verb.change)
| derivation | : | freeze, |
| definition | : | fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level (noun.act) |
34. shape by using a block (verb.change)
| derivation | : | block, cube, |
| definition | : | a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (noun.shape) |
35. be unable to remember (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | block, mental block, |
| definition | : | an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension (noun.cognition) |
36. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | electronic jamming, jam, jamming, |
| definition | : | deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems (noun.act) |
37. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | blocker, |
| definition | : | a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play (noun.person) |
38. block passage through (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disengage, free, |
| definition | : | free or remove obstruction from (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | obturator, |
| definition | : | a prosthesis used to close an opening (as to close an opening of the hard palate in cases of cleft palate) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | occlusive, |
| definition | : | tending to occlude (adj.pert) |
39. render unsuitable for passage (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bar, |
| definition | : | an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | barricade, |
| definition | : | a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | blockade, |
| definition | : | prevents access or progress (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | catch, stop, |
| definition | : | a restraint that checks the motion of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | plug, stopper, stopple, |
| definition | : | blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | barricade, roadblock, |
| definition | : | a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. (noun.artifact) |
40. obstruct (verb.contact)
41. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight (verb.perception)
42. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | blocker, blocking agent, |
| definition | : | a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process (noun.artifact) |
43. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stymie, stymy, |
| definition | : | a thwarting and distressing situation (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | blockage, obstruction, |
| definition | : | the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction (noun.state) |
44. stop from happening or developing (verb.social)
| derivation | : | freeze, halt, |
| definition | : | an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stop, stoppage, |
| definition | : | the act of stopping something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | the event of something ending (noun.event) |
45. the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act)
| derivation | : | block, deflect, parry, |
| definition | : | impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (verb.competition) |
46. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) (noun.artifact)
| derivation | : | blockish, blocky, |
| definition | : | resembling a block in shape (adj.all) |
47. an obstruction in a pipe or tube (noun.artifact)
48. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension (noun.cognition)
49. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (noun.shape)
| derivation | : | block, |
| definition | : | shape by using a block (verb.change) |
| derivation | : | cube, dice, |
| definition | : | cut into cubes (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | blockish, blocky, |
| definition | : | resembling a block in shape (adj.all) |
50. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) (verb.change)
| derivation | : | freeze, |
| definition | : | fixing (of prices or wages etc) at a particular level (noun.act) |
51. shape by using a block (verb.change)
| derivation | : | block, cube, |
| definition | : | a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides (noun.shape) |
52. be unable to remember (verb.cognition)
| derivation | : | block, mental block, |
| definition | : | an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension (noun.cognition) |
53. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | electronic jamming, jam, jamming, |
| definition | : | deliberate radiation or reflection of electromagnetic energy for the purpose of disrupting enemy use of electronic devices or systems (noun.act) |
54. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball) (verb.competition)
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | blocker, |
| definition | : | a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play (noun.person) |
55. block passage through (verb.contact)
| antonym | : | disengage, free, |
| definition | : | free or remove obstruction from (verb.contact) |
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | obturator, |
| definition | : | a prosthesis used to close an opening (as to close an opening of the hard palate in cases of cleft palate) (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | occlusive, |
| definition | : | tending to occlude (adj.pert) |
56. render unsuitable for passage (verb.contact)
| derivation | : | block, blocking, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | bar, |
| definition | : | an obstruction (usually metal) placed at the top of a goal (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | barricade, |
| definition | : | a barrier (usually thrown up hastily) to impede the advance of an enemy (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | blockade, |
| definition | : | prevents access or progress (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | catch, stop, |
| definition | : | a restraint that checks the motion of something (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | plug, stopper, stopple, |
| definition | : | blockage consisting of an object designed to fill a hole tightly (noun.artifact) |
| derivation | : | barricade, roadblock, |
| definition | : | a barrier set up by police to stop traffic on a street or road in order to catch a fugitive or inspect traffic etc. (noun.artifact) |
57. obstruct (verb.contact)
58. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight (verb.perception)
59. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia (verb.perception)
| derivation | : | blocker, blocking agent, |
| definition | : | a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process (noun.artifact) |
60. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of (verb.social)
| derivation | : | obstruction, |
| definition | : | the act of obstructing (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stymie, stymy, |
| definition | : | a thwarting and distressing situation (noun.cognition) |
| derivation | : | blockage, obstruction, |
| definition | : | the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction (noun.state) |
61. stop from happening or developing (verb.social)
| derivation | : | freeze, halt, |
| definition | : | an interruption or temporary suspension of progress or movement (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | stop, stoppage, |
| definition | : | the act of stopping something (noun.act) |
| derivation | : | halt, stop, |
| definition | : | the event of something ending (noun.event) |
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