1. pulley-block

noun. 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.
Synonyms
idler pulley idle wheel block bollock idle pulley bullock block pulley block and tackle simple machine machine pulley block fairlead
Antonyms
free unclog natural object unstuff show

2. pulley

noun. (ˈpʊli) 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.
Synonyms
idler pulley idle wheel block bollock idle pulley bullock block block and tackle simple machine machine pulley-block pulley block fairlead
Antonyms
free unclog natural object unstuff show
Etymology
pulley (English)
polley (Middle English (1100-1500))

3. 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))

4. 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))

5. 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))

6. 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))

7. 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))

8. 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))

9. block

noun. (ˈblɑːk) A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Synonyms
collection accumulation aggregation assemblage
Antonyms
activity action activeness beginning attack
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))

10. block

verb. (ˈblɑːk) Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals.
Synonyms
break up point jam jam blanket jam barrage jam spot jam interrupt cut off disrupt
Antonyms
widen decriminalize decriminalise legalize distant
Etymology
block (English)
blok (Middle English (1100-1500))
bloc (Old French (842-ca. 1400))
blok (Middle Dutch (ca. 1050-1350))
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