Block vs. Parry
Difference Between Block and Parry
Blocknoun
A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.
a block of icea block of stoneParryverb
To avoid, deflect, or ward off (an attack, a blow, an argument, etc.).
Blocknoun
A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.
Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution.Parrynoun
A defensive or deflective action; an act of parrying.
Blocknoun
A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.
I'm going for a walk around the block.Parrynoun
(fencing) A simple defensive action designed to deflect an attack, performed with the forte of the blade.
Blocknoun
A residential building consisting of flats.
a block of flatsParrynoun
(combat sports and martial arts) A defensive move intended to change the direction of an incoming strike to make it miss its intended target, rather than block and absorb it; and typically performed with an open hand in a downward or sideways slapping motion.
Blocknoun
The distance from one street to another in a city that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.
The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north.Parrynoun
a return punch (especially by a boxer)
Blocknoun
Interference or obstruction of cognitive processes.
a mental blockwriter's blockParryverb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball);
block an attackBlocknoun
(slang) The human head.
I'll knock your block off!Parryverb
avoid or try to avoid fulfilling, answering, or performing (duties, questions, or issues);
He dodged the issueshe skirted the problemThey tend to evade their responsibilitieshe evaded the questions skillfullyBlocknoun
A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn.
Blocknoun
A mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.
Blocknoun
A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end.
a block of 100 ticketsBlocknoun
(computing) A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster).
Blocknoun
(programming) A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.
Blocknoun
(cryptography) A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.
Blocknoun
(rigging) A case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship.
Blocknoun
(chemistry) A portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions.
Blocknoun
Something that prevents something from passing.
There's a block in the pipe that means the water can't get through.Blocknoun
(sports) An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck).
Blocknoun
(cricket) A shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground.
Blocknoun
(volleyball) A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.
Blocknoun
(philately) A joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.
Blocknoun
A section of split logs used as fuel.
Blocknoun
(UK) Solitary confinement.
Blocknoun
A cellblock.
Blocknoun
(falconry) The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.
Blocknoun
A piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted.
Blocknoun
(obsolete) A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.
Blocknoun
(rail) A section of a railroad where the block system is used.
Blocknoun
(cricket) The position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket.
Blocknoun
(cricket) A blockhole.
Blocknoun
(cricket) The popping crease.
Blockverb
(transitive) To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
The pipe is blocked.Blockverb
(transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
Blockverb
(transitive) To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss.Blockverb
To impede an opponent.
He blocked the basketball player's shot.The offensive linemen tried to block the blitz.Blockverb
To specify the positions and movements of the actors.
It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly.Blockverb
To hit with a block.
Blockverb
To play a block shot.
Blockverb
(transitive) To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone.
I tried to send you a message, but you've blocked me!Blockverb
To wait.
When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable.Blockverb
(transitive) To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.
I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard.Blockverb
(transitive) To shape or sketch out roughly.
Blocknoun
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides);
the pyramids were built with large stone blocksBlocknoun
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings;
he lives in the next blockBlocknoun
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
Blocknoun
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit;
he reserved a large block of seatshe held a large block of the company's stockBlocknoun
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units;
there is a block of classrooms in the west wingBlocknoun
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted;
since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeablyBlocknoun
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension;
I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary blockBlocknoun
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
Blocknoun
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine;
the engine had to be replaced because the block was crackedBlocknoun
an obstruction in a pipe or tube;
we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipeBlocknoun
a platform from which an auctioneer sells;
they put their paintings on the blockBlocknoun
(American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body;
he threw a rolling block into the line backerBlockverb
render unsuitable for passage;
block the waybarricade the streetsstop the busy roadBlockverb
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of;
His brother blocked him at every turnBlockverb
stop from happening or developing;
Block his electionHalt the processBlockverb
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals;
Jam the Voice of Americablock the signals emitted by this stationBlockverb
run on a block system;
block trainsBlockverb
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia;
block a nerveblock a muscleBlockverb
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight;
The thick curtain blocked the action on the stageThe trees obstruct my view of the mountainsBlockverb
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block;
block the book coverBlockverb
obstruct;
My nose is all stuffedHer arteries are blockedBlockverb
block passage through;
obstruct the pathBlockverb
support, secure, or raise with a block;
block a plate for printingblock the wheels of a carBlockverb
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball);
block an attackBlockverb
be unable to remember;
I'm drawing a blankYou are blocking the name of your first wife!Blockverb
shape by using a block;
Block a hatblock a garmentBlockverb
shape into a block or blocks;
block the graphs so one can see the results clearlyBlockverb
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets);
Blocked fundsFreeze the assets of this hostile government
