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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
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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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