to stop or bar the way; to block someone or something from passing

To block the way or cut off the path of someone or something in order to stop or attack them; to identify and block the progress of an incoming vessel, aircraft, or missile to prevent intrusion or attack.

to stop; to obstruct; to bar the way

to intercept a ball at the net in sports like volleyball or tennis; to block

to hold, grab, or hit someone squarely around the waist; around the middle

to block; to impede; to obstruct

to obstruct; to block someone or something's path; to impede

to block someone's path; to obstruct a road

an obstacle or barrier that hinders progress; a person or thing that gets in the way

to intercept and store water using a dam or levee, often for flood control or irrigation

a dam built across a river to block or regulate the flow of water

to intercept and rob; to hold someone up for their belongings

to block an opponent or enemy in order to attack; to volley in sports

to block; to obstruct; to hinder or stop from passing

A dam-like structure built across a river or stream to intercept sand, gravel, and silt; often constructed upstream of a reservoir to prevent sediment buildup.

A structure built to intercept and regulate floodwaters, reducing peak flow and preventing damage downstream

to speak without restraint or hesitation; to say whatever comes to mind; to blab or commit a gaffe

To speak one's mind without hesitation or consideration for the consequences; to blabber.

software designed to prevent advertisements from appearing on a webpage

To intercept someone or something and cause them to stop; to hold back

to intercept and block; to obstruct

against or toward the front of something; directly at the head

A high-speed, fast-climbing fighter aircraft designed specifically to intercept and destroy enemy aircraft.

A counter in a shop used for transactions, inquiries, or making payments

to stop someone for inspection or to pull a vehicle over, typically by police or security forces

To block or store floodwater; to intercept floodwater using a dam or dike.

(variant form) a hindrance or obstacle in one's path; a highway robber

to intercept and rob someone on a journey; to commit a road ambush

To flag down or stop a vehicle using hand signals or signs, such as to hail a taxi, seek help, or hitchhike

A wooden bar or railing used to block pedestrians or vehicles on a road.

to block the door; to deny someone entry

To speak casually without seriousness or commitment

to create all sorts of obstacles; to try hard to prevent something from happening

completely open; having no cover or shelter from the elements