name
Meaning 1
A surname.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Standard Lemma guide
blocker
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Pronunciation
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Received-Pronunciation: /ˈblɒkəː/
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Received-Pronunciation: [ˈblɒkəː]
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General-American: /ˈblɑkɚ/
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General-American: [ˈblɑ̟kɚ] ~ [ˈblɑ̟kɹ̩]
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rhymes with -ɒkə(ɹ)
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CMU ARPABET: B L AA1 K ER0 Digits mark lexical stress: 1 primary, 2 secondary, 0 unstressed.
noun
Meaning 2
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
One who blocks or impedes the movement of an opponent.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 3
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A defensive or low-scoring batter.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, cricket, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports
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noun
Meaning 4
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
One who prevents another user from contacting them electronically.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
Meaning 5
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
An application or feature that stops or impedes something.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
Examples
- an ad blocker
- a content blocker
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noun
Meaning 6
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A bug or issue that prevents software from being released.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Synonyms: showstopper
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 7
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A gatekeeper who refuses the marketer access to the person they wish to contact.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: business, marketing
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noun
Meaning 8
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
Any of various medications that block (inhibit) the activity of a chemical messenger or its receptors, such as cardiac conduction modifiers (e.g., alpha-blockers, beta-blockers), gastric acid inhibitors (H2 histamine blockers), puberty blockers, and others.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: biology, medicine, natural-sciences, sciences
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: antagonist
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 9
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A close-fitting rectangular glove worn by a goalie in multiple forms of hockey.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 10
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A blocker bet.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: card-games, poker
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noun
Meaning 11
Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.
A playing card, needed by one player, that is held by another.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: card-games, games
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noun
Meaning 12
A person who roughly shapes a diamond.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 13
A person who blocks (stretches or moulds) or more generally makes knitted items, hats, books (or book covers), shoes, etc.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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noun
Meaning 14
A resident or member of a particular block.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: in-compounds
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noun
Meaning 15
Synonym of block ornament (“a cheap piece of meat of poor quality”).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: Australia, UK, obsolete, slang
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: block ornament
Antonyms: none provided
noun
Meaning 16
a class of drugs that inhibit (block) some biological process
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Meaning relationships
Synonyms: blocking agent
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: medicine, medication, medicament, medicinal drug
Narrower terms: alpha blocker, alpha-blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocker, alpha-adrenergic blocking agent, beta blocker, beta-blocking agent, beta-adrenergic blocker, beta-adrenergic blocking agent, labetalol, labetalol hydrochloride, Trandate, Normodyne, neuromuscular blocking agent
noun
Meaning 17
a football player whose responsibility is to block players attempting to stop an offensive play
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Broader terms: football player, footballer
History
Etymology
From Middle English blocker, blokker, bloker, blokkere, equivalent to block + -er.
Across languages
Translations
11 source translations are retained for this English entry.
- Galician: bloqueador — something or someone that blocks
- Galician: bloqueadora — something or someone that blocks
- Polish: bloker — something or someone that blocks
- Portuguese: bloqueador — something or someone that blocks
- Portuguese: bloqueadora — something or someone that blocks
- Spanish: bloqueador — something or someone that blocks
- Spanish: bloqueadora — something or someone that blocks
- Galician: bloqueador — (computing) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
- Māori: pūārai — (computing) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
- Portuguese: bloqueador — (computing) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
- Spanish: bloqueador — (computing) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme
Real reading context