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Blocks: meaning, definitions and examples

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blocks

 

[ blษ’ks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

building material

A solid piece of hard material, such as stone or wood, typically with flat surfaces on each side.

Synonyms

bar, brick, chunk

Examples of usage

  • The wall was made of large concrete blocks.
  • She sat on a wooden block to rest.
  • He carried a heavy block of marble.
Context #2 | Noun

obstruction

An obstacle or hindrance.

Synonyms

barrier, hindrance, obstacle

Examples of usage

  • The fallen tree formed a block in the road.
  • Her fear of failure was a mental block to her success.
Context #3 | Verb

prevent movement

To prevent someone or something from moving or progressing.

Synonyms

hinder, impede, obstruct

Examples of usage

  • She blocked the doorway with a chair.
  • The defense blocked the opponent's attack.

Translations

Translations of the word "blocks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น blocos

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคฌเฅเคฒเฅ‰เค•เฅเคธ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Blรถcke

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ blok

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฑะปะพะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ bloki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ–ใƒญใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท blocs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ bloques

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท bloklar

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ธ”๋ก

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูุชูŽู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ bloky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ—

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ bloki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blokkir

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฑะปะพะบั‚ะฐั€

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ‘แƒšแƒแƒ™แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ bloklar

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ bloques

Etymology

The word 'blocks' originated from the Old French word 'bloque', which referred to a log or block of wood. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to solid pieces of material and hindrances. Blocks play a crucial role in construction, design, and even psychological contexts, symbolizing obstacles that need to be overcome. The versatility of the word 'blocks' reflects its widespread usage in both literal and metaphorical contexts.

See also: block, blockade, blockage, blockbuster, blocked, blocker, blockhead, blocking, blocklist, blocky, unblock, unblocked.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,895, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.