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block noun

  /blɑk/ , /blɒk/
  • (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).
 blocco
  • A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
 blocco, cubo
  • (cellular automata) In Conway's Game of Life, a still life consisting of four living cells arranged in a two-by-two square.
 blocco, condominio
  • A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
 ceppo, blocco
  • 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.
 ceppo, bozzello, verricello
  • A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end, forming a cuboid shape.
 blocco, blocchetto
  • A contiguous group of urban lots of property, typically several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
 blocco, isolato
  • Something that prevents something from passing.
 blocco, ingorgo
  • (cryptography) A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.
 bozzello, verricello
  • (philately) A joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.
 quartina

block verb

  /blɑk/ , /blɒk/
  • (transitive, sports) To impede (an opponent or opponent’s play).
 bloccare, impedire, ostacolare
  • (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).
 bloccare, ostruire
  • (transitive, theater) To specify the positions and movements of the actors for (a section of a play or film).
 bloccare, impedire

blocked

fermata

blocked adjective

  /blɑkt/ , /blɒkt/
  • Obstructed, so that through movement or flow is prevented or impeded.
 bloccato
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