Meaning : A solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides).
Example :
The pyramids were built with large stone blocks.
Meaning : A rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings.
Example :
He lives in the next block.
Synonyms : city block
Meaning : A number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit.
Example :
He reserved a large block of seats.
He held a large block of the company's stock.
Meaning : Housing in a large building that is divided into separate units.
Example :
There is a block of classrooms in the west wing.
Meaning : (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted.
Example :
Since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably.
Meaning : An inability to remember or think of something you normally can do. Often caused by emotional tension.
Example :
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block.
Synonyms : mental block
Meaning : 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 : pulley, pulley block, pulley-block
Meaning : A metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine.
Example :
The engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked.
Synonyms : cylinder block, engine block
Meaning : A platform from which an auctioneer sells.
Example :
They put their paintings on the block.
Synonyms : auction block
Meaning : The act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements.
Synonyms : blocking
Meaning : Interfere with or prevent the reception of signals.
Example :
Jam the Voice of America.
Block the signals emitted by this station.
Synonyms : jam
Meaning : Run on a block system.
Example :
Block trains.
Meaning : Interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia.
Example :
Block a nerve.
Block a muscle.
Meaning : Shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight.
Example :
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage.
The trees obstruct my view of the mountains.
Synonyms : obstruct
Meaning : Stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block.
Example :
Block the book cover.
Meaning : Support, secure, or raise with a block.
Example :
Block a plate for printing.
Block the wheels of a car.
Meaning : Be unable to remember.
Example :
I'm drawing a blank.
You are blocking the name of your first wife!.
Synonyms : blank out, draw a blank, forget
Meaning : Shape by using a block.
Example :
Block a hat.
Block a garment.
Meaning : Shape into a block or blocks.
Example :
Block the graphs so one can see the results clearly.
Meaning : Prohibit the conversion or use of (assets).
Example :
Blocked funds.
Freeze the assets of this hostile government.
Synonyms : freeze, immobilise, immobilize
Block meaning in Telugu.