block
/blɒk//blɑk/noun
Definitions
A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
Example: a block of ice
A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
Example: Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.
A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
Example: I'm going for a walk around the block.
A residential building consisting of flats.
Example: a block of flats
verb
Definitions
To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
Example: The pipe is blocked.
To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
Example: You're blocking the road – I can't get through!
To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
Example: His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.
To impede an opponent.
Example: He blocked the basketball player's shot.