block
Meaning
A block is a solid piece of material, often with flat surfaces, used for building or as a support.
💡 Don't confuse "block" with "blockage," which means something that stops movement.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
I
was
moving
a
heavy
box
in
the
living
room
when
I
noticed
the
small
table
was
wobbling
.
I
found
a
wooden
block
and
put
it
under
the
short
leg
to
make
the
table
steady
.
After
that
,
the
cups
did
not
shake
and
we
could
sit
comfortably
.
My
friend
said
the
block
looked
simple
but
it
helped
a
lot
.
Tomorrow
I
will
buy
real
furniture
feet
,
but
the
block
works
for
now
.
Common Phrases
building block
block of wood
block party
Synonyms
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