block — a solid piece of hard material with flat surfaces
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a solid piece of hard material with flat surfaces
Pronunciation (IPA): /blɑːk/
Korean meaning: 평평한 면을 가진 단단한 재료의 덩어리
Korean pronunciation: **블**락
Example Sentences
- My neighbor's karaoke sessions block all rational thoughts from my brain.
- The writer's block lasted so long, even his grocery list became a masterpiece.
- She decided to block her ex on social media to maintain her sanity.
block
NOUN//blɑːk//
a solid piece of hard material with flat surfaces
A child carefully places a wooden block on the growing tower
When the block hits the rock, it sends a shock!
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Middle Dutch 'blok' meaning a wooden log or tree trunk, borrowed into English around the 15th century. The word likely has Germanic roots and may be related to Old High German 'bloh' (beam or plank).
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My neighbor's karaoke sessions block all rational thoughts from my brain.”
“The writer's block lasted so long, even his grocery list became a masterpiece.”
“She decided to block her ex on social media to maintain her sanity.”
“The new apartment building will block our beautiful mountain view.”
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