Definitions for block

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

(a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block")

(a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides)

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

(housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing")

((computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably")

(an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary 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)

(a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked")

(an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe")

(a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block")

(the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements)

(render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road")

(hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn")

(stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process")

(interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station")

(run on a block system; "block trains")

(interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle")

(shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains")

(stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover")

(obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked")

(block passage through; "obstruct the path")

(support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car")

(impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack")

(be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!")

(shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment")

(shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly")

(prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government")