1. engine

noun. (ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən) Motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work.
Synonyms
reaction-propulsion engine geartrain reaction engine power train gear motor auxiliary engine donkey engine automobile engine train gearing camshaft heat engine generator aircraft engine
Antonyms
disqualify walk large big unattractive
Etymology
engine (English)
engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
ingenium (Latin)

2. engine

noun. (ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən) Something used to achieve a purpose.
Synonyms
causal agent cause causal agency
Etymology
engine (English)
engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
ingenium (Latin)

3. engine

noun. (ˈɛndʒən, ˈɪndʒən) A wheeled vehicle consisting of a self-propelled engine that is used to draw trains along railway tracks.
Synonyms
self-propelled vehicle fender buffer steam locomotive railroad train electric locomotive railway locomotive dinkey switch engine locomotive donkey engine locomotive engine train footplate iron horse traction engine cowcatcher diesel locomotive tank locomotive shunter choo-choo pilot dinky tank engine pilot engine
Antonyms
dissuade
Etymology
engine (English)
engin (Middle English (1100-1500))
engin (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
ingenium (Latin)

4. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Synonyms
inkpad swage block metal bar block of metal artifact chock anvil slab crosshead nog artefact step ingot starting block domino cube chopping block square block pad stamp pad type nut wedge briquet cake bar inking pad briquette
Antonyms
natural object legible stay pull function
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

5. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Render unsuitable for passage.
Synonyms
blockade obstruct barricade block up stop impede occlude obturate jam shut off block off close up bar close off close
Antonyms
free careless long public unrestrained
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

6. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Synonyms
area city block country
Antonyms
proliferation permit allow unbar
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

7. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of.
Synonyms
hang obstruct blockade embarrass preclude foreclose hinder check prevent stonewall filibuster forestall stymie bottleneck forbid stymy
Antonyms
nonintervention confront boil lose overgarment
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

8. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Synonyms
cellblock ward hospital ward housing living accommodations lodging
Antonyms
be born survive be well stimulate deprive
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

9. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides.
Synonyms
cube goldbrick solid
Antonyms
custom-made stay in place ride divide
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

10. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Stop from happening or developing.
Synonyms
stay preclude foreclose prevent stop embargo forbid forestall halt kibosh
Antonyms
better roughness attend to mind find
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
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