codeblock

noun

UK /ˈkəʊd.blɒk/

US /ˈkoʊd.blɑːk/

A codeblock is a small box of computer words that tells a computer what to do.

The teacher showed us how to drag a codeblock to make the robot move.

SYNONYMS

code snippet script block program block command block

RELATED WORDS

coding programming block computer instruction

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A section of text in a document that is formatted to show computer code.

Copy the codeblock from the manual and paste it into your file.

3. A visual puzzle piece used in block-based coding apps for kids.

Snap the green codeblock onto the blue one to finish the game.

4. A chunk of programming instructions grouped together to run as one unit.

The developer wrapped the loop inside a codeblock for clarity.