Blocker

Quick meaning: Blocker is a noun meaning Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.

Meaning

Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.

More Meanings

1. A person who roughly shapes a diamond.
2. A person who blocks (stretches or moulds) or more generally makes knitted items, hats, books (or book covers), shoes, etc.
3. (in combination) A resident or member of a particular block.
4. Synonym of block ornament (“a cheap piece of meat of poor quality”).

Example Sentences

Forced to substitute a ‘blocker’ of meat, with its cheap accompaniment of bread and vegetables..for poultry and rump-steaks.

For some inexplicable reason, remote controls are allowed only on D block (the drug-free block). Result? D blockers trade their remotes for drugs. Prison logic.

Because in 1937 Benjamin is still an apprentice, he remains bound to the Eastern Finland Hat Factory. […] Benjamin now does much of the same work as the master cutters and blockers and enjoys their grudging approval of his skills.

Word Forms

• blockers

Synonyms for blocker

Depending on context, synonyms include antagonist.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include shortstop, locking, lock, lock-up, lock-out, pop-up.

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