block
noun
/blɑk/
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/blɒk/
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- (computing) A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors.
- (chemistry) A portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions.
- (programming) A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.
- (sports) An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck).
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blocco
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- A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
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blocco,
cubo
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- (cellular automata) In Conway's Game of Life, a still life consisting of four living cells arranged in a two-by-two square.
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blocco,
condominio
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- A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
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ceppo,
blocco
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- A case or frame housing one or more sheaves (pulleys), used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example as part of lifting gear or a sailing ship's rigging. See also block and tackle.
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ceppo,
bozzello,
verricello
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- A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end, forming a cuboid shape.
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blocco,
blocchetto
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- A contiguous group of urban lots of property, typically several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
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blocco,
isolato
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- Something that prevents something from passing.
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blocco,
ingorgo
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- (cryptography) A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.
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bozzello,
verricello
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- (philately) A joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.
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quartina
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block
verb
/blɑk/
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/blɒk/
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- (transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent’s play).
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bloccare,
impedire,
ostacolare
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- (transitive) To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
- (transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
- (transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
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bloccare,
ostruire
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- (transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).
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bloccare,
impedire
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blocked
adjective
/blɑkt/
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/blɒkt/
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- Obstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded.
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bloccato
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