block (A1)
noun
Pronunciation: blɒk
Definition
A solid piece of hard material, like wood or stone, with flat sides.
Examples
The children played with wooden blocks.
He used a block of cheese to make a sandwich.
The sculptor carved the statue from a large block of marble.
How to Use block
- block the way (prepositional phrase)
- To be in a position that prevents someone or something from moving past. — "The large rock blocked the way for hikers."
- block access (collocation)
- To prevent someone from reaching or using a place or thing. — "The fence blocked access to the garden."
- block a view (collocation)
- To prevent someone from seeing something. — "The tall building blocked their view of the sea."
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