block
nounUK /blɒk/
US /blɑːk/
A block is a solid piece of something, like wood or stone.
The child stacked the wooden blocks into a tall tower.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To stop something from moving or happening.
The fallen tree blocked the road.
3. A group of buildings or a section of a street.
They live on the same block as the library.
4. To stop a ball or player in sports.
The goalkeeper blocked the shot.