blocker
Short definition from Wiktionary
Noun
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: One who blocks or impedes the movement of an opponent.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A defensive or low-scoring batter.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: One who prevents another user from contacting them electronically.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: An application that stops / impedes unauthorised access to a programme.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A bug or issue that prevents software from being released.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A gatekeeper who refuses the marketer access to the person they wish to contact.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: Any of various medications that block (inhibit) the activity of a chemical messenger or its receptors, such as cardiac conduction modifiers (e.g., alpha-blockers, beta-blockers), gastric acid inhibitors (H₂ histamine blockers), puberty blockers, and others.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A close-fitting rectangular glove worn by a goalie in multiple forms of hockey.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A blocker bet.
- Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else: A playing card, needed by one player, that is held by another.
- A person who roughly shapes a diamond.
- A person who blocks (stretches or moulds) hats.
- A resident or member of a particular block.
- Synonym of block ornament (“a cheap piece of meat of poor quality”).
Proper noun
- A surname.
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