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noun
The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
The precise movement and positioning of actors in order to facilitate a performance (originally planned using miniature blocks).
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
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noun
A feature that prevents a keyboard from registering multiple simultaneous keypresses that would cause ghosting.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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noun
A rectangular discontinuity as an artifact of separating a discrete signal into blocks that are processed individually.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: countable, uncountable
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, signal-processing
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verb
present participle and gerund of block
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: form-of, gerund, participle, present
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noun
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0
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Synonyms: block
Antonyms: none provided
Broader terms: obstruction
Narrower terms: interference, trap block, parry
History
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Across languages
5 source translations are retained for this English entry.
