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blocker

3 entries found.

Main Entry:
2block
Function:
verb
Date:
1580
transitive verb
1 a: to make unsuitable for passage or progress by obstruction barchaic : blockade c: to hinder the passage, progress, or accomplishment of by or as if by interposing an obstruction d: to shut off from view e: to interfere usually legitimately with (as an opponent) in various games or sports f: to prevent normal functioning or action of g: to restrict the exchange of (as currency or checks)2: to mark or indicate the outline or chief lines of <block out a design>3: to shape on, with, or as if with a block <block a hat>4: to secure, support, or provide with a block5: to work out or chart the movements of (as stage performers) —often used with out6: to make (two or more lines of writing or type) flush at the left or at both left and rightintransitive verb: to block an opponent in sports
synonyms see hinder
block·er noun


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