Inside the Universes

'Block'

[block.n.01] as in: a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)

Examples:
the pyramids were built with large stone blocks

'Block'

[block.n.02] as in: a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings

Examples:
he lives in the next block

'Block'

[block.n.03] as in: a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides

'Block'

[block.n.04] as in: a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit

Examples:
he reserved a large block of seats
he held a large block of the company's stock

'Block'

[block.n.05] as in: housing in a large building that is divided into separate units

Examples:
there is a block of classrooms in the west wing

'Block'

[block.n.06] as in: (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted

Examples:
since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably

'Block'

[block.n.07] as in: an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension

Examples:
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block

'Block'

[pulley.n.01] as in: 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

'Block'

[engine_block.n.01] as in: a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine

Examples:
the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked

'Block'

[blockage.n.02] as in: an obstruction in a pipe or tube

Examples:
we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe

'Block'

[auction_block.n.01] as in: a platform from which an auctioneer sells

Examples:
they put their paintings on the block

'Block'

[blocking.n.01] as in: the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

'Block'

[barricade.v.01] as in: render unsuitable for passage

Examples:
block the way
barricade the streets
stop the busy road

'Block'

[obstruct.v.01] as in: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Examples:
His brother blocked him at every turn

'Block'

[stop.v.03] as in: stop from happening or developing

Examples:
Block his election
Halt the process

'Block'

[jam.v.04] as in: interfere with or prevent the reception of signals

Examples:
Jam the Voice of America
block the signals emitted by this station

'Block'

[block.v.05] as in: run on a block system

Examples:
block trains

'Block'

[block.v.06] as in: interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia

Examples:
block a nerve
block a muscle

'Block'

[obstruct.v.03] as in: shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight

Examples:
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains

'Block'

[block.v.08] as in: stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block

Examples:
block the book cover

'Block'

[stuff.v.03] as in: obstruct

Examples:
My nose is all stuffed
Her arteries are blocked

'Block'

[obstruct.v.02] as in: block passage through

Examples:
obstruct the path

'Block'

[block.v.11] as in: support, secure, or raise with a block

Examples:
block a plate for printing
block the wheels of a car

'Block'

[parry.v.01] as in: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)

Examples:
block an attack

'Block'

[forget.v.02] as in: be unable to remember

Examples:
I'm drawing a blank
You are blocking the name of your first wife!

'Block'

[block.v.14] as in: shape by using a block

Examples:
Block a hat
block a garment

'Block'

[block.v.15] as in: shape into a block or blocks

Examples:
block the graphs so one can see the results clearly

'Block'

[freeze.v.08] as in: prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)

Examples:
Blocked funds
Freeze the assets of this hostile government