Blocker

/ˈblɒkəː/ · noun

Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

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.

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.

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

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