Definitions
from The Century Dictionary.
- noun The act of blocking, or the state of being blocked, in any sense of the verb block.
- noun Blocks used to support anything temporarily.
- noun A small rough piece of wood fitted in and glued to the interior angle formed by two boards, in order to strengthen the joint between them.
from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.
- noun The act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks.
- noun Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.
- verb Present participle of
block . - noun The act by which something is
blocked ; anobstruction . - noun theater The precise movement and positioning of
actors on astage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera (originally planned using miniature blocks). - noun Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
from WordNet 3.0 Copyright 2006 by Princeton University. All rights reserved.
- noun the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
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Examples
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You can see right now what we have going on is what we call a blocking pattern.
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Best Pass Protection Pickup: After hearing for weeks that Ryan Torain's weakness was in blocking, the former practice squader made a crucial block that allowed McNabb to find Santana Moss for Washington's first score.
Redskins-Bears, Best and Worst Dan Steinberg 2010
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The regulator in blocking the acquisition in June said the purchase would hamper competition in the local market since Philip Morris would control almost 80% of the Colombian cigarette market.
Philip Morris May Not Complete Colombia Acquisition Tess Stynes 2010
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Despite those setbacks, Mr. Oberstar has succeeded in blocking EU efforts to link more closely with the U.S. airlines.
EU Transport Official Urges Looser Airline Rules Daniel Michaels 2010
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Chicago specializes in blocking punts and field goals.
Even with Jay Cutler in place, can Bears put it all together? 2009
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The WEA has isolated itself from other good-education advocates in blocking the state's application.
Education Reform Bill Passes House. Fails Obama Standards, but Has Local Buy-In « PubliCola 2010
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But the three networks are also not alone in blocking their content.
Networks Block Web Programs From Being Viewed on Google TV Sam Schechner 2010
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The standard of excellence for defensive backs will change and the basis of football no longer will be in blocking or tackling.
Taking the tackling out of pro football Dan Steinberg 2010
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If it wasn't for the occasional train blocking the crossing at Wall/Broad, it would definitely probably be a better option that 1st/3rd.
Council Should Unite Behind McGinn On The Tunnel Cost Overrun Provision « PubliCola 2010
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Stay consistent with field goals and don't have any breakdowns in blocking: Yes.
Redskins vs. Packers checklist: Defense gets it done LaVar Arrington 2010
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