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noun

Bloque

A substantial, often approximately cuboid, piece of any substance.

Examples :

"a block of ice"

un bloque de hielo

noun

Tajo, cepo

A chopping block; cuboid base for cutting or beheading.

Examples :

"Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution."

Ana Bolena colocó su cabeza en el tajo y esperó su ejecución.

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noun

Manzana

A group of urban lots of property, several acres in extent, not crossed by public streets.

Examples :

"The new housing development is on a large block, several acres without any roads cutting through it. "

El nuevo desarrollo de viviendas está en una gran manzana, de varias acres de extensión, sin carreteras que la atraviesen.

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noun

Bloque de pisos, edificio de apartamentos

A residential building consisting of flats.

Examples :

"a block of flats"

un bloque de pisos

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noun

Cuadra, manzana

The distance from one street to another in a city that is built (approximately) to a grid pattern.

Examples :

"The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north."

El lugar que buscas está a dos cuadras al este y una cuadra al norte.

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noun

Bloqueo, impedimento

Interference or obstruction of cognitive processes.

Examples :

"The noise from the construction site was a significant block to concentrating on my homework. "

El ruido de la obra fue un impedimento significativo para concentrarme en mi tarea.

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noun

Cabeza

The human head.

Examples :

"My sister bumped her block on the low doorway. "

Mi hermana se golpeó la cabeza con la puerta baja.

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noun

Molde para peluca

A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn.

Examples :

"The wig maker used a block to shape the new wig. "

El fabricante de pelucas usó un molde para peluca para dar forma a la nueva peluca.

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noun

Horma, molde

A mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.

Examples :

"The milliner used a special block to shape the new hat. "

La sombrerera usó una horma especial para dar forma al nuevo sombrero.

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noun

Bloc, cuaderno

A set of sheets (of paper) joined together at one end.

Examples :

"a block of 100 tickets"

Un bloc de 100 entradas.

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noun

Bloque

A logical data storage unit containing one or more physical sectors (see cluster).

Examples :

"The database file was organized into blocks of data, each containing several pieces of student information. "

El archivo de la base de datos se organizó en bloques de datos, cada uno de los cuales contenía varios datos de información estudiantil.

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noun

Bloque

A region of code in a program that acts as a single unit, such as a function or loop.

Examples :

"The computer program used a block of code to calculate each student's grade. "

El programa de computadora usó un bloque de código para calcular la calificación de cada estudiante.

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noun

Bloque, bloque de datos

A fixed-length group of bits making up part of a message.

Examples :

"The computer program needs to process the data in 8-bit blocks. "

El programa de la computadora necesita procesar los datos en bloques de 8 bits.

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noun

Polea

A case with one or more sheaves/pulleys, used with ropes to increase or redirect force, for example, as part of the rigging of a sailing ship.

Examples :

"The sailboat's rigging included several blocks to help the crew hoist the sails efficiently. "

El aparejo del velero incluía varias poleas para ayudar a la tripulación a izar las velas de manera eficiente.

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noun

Bloque, unidad

A portion of a macromolecule, comprising many units, that has at least one feature not present in adjacent portions.

Examples :

"The protein molecule has a specific block of amino acids that gives it its ability to bind to other molecules. "

La molécula de proteína tiene un bloque específico de aminoácidos que le da la capacidad de unirse a otras moléculas.

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noun

Bloqueo, barrera

Something that prevents something from passing.

Examples :

"The fallen tree was a block to traffic on the road. "

El árbol caído fue un bloqueo para el tráfico en la carretera.

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noun

Bloqueo, obstrucción

An action to interfere with the movement of an opposing player or of the object of play (ball, puck).

Examples :

"The basketball player's block prevented the other player from scoring. "

El bloqueo del jugador de baloncesto impidió que el otro jugador anotara.

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noun

Bloqueo

A shot played by holding the bat vertically in the path of the ball, so that it loses momentum and drops to the ground.

Examples :

"The batter hit a powerful shot, but the fielder made a skillful block, preventing the ball from reaching the stands. "

El bateador conectó un golpe potente, pero el fildeador hizo un bloqueo hábil, evitando que la pelota llegara a las gradas.

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noun

Bloqueo

A defensive play by one or more players meant to deflect a spiked ball back to the hitter’s court.

Examples :

"The volleyball player executed a strong block, preventing the opponent's spike from reaching the court. "

El jugador de voleibol ejecutó un bloqueo fuerte, impidiendo que el remate del oponente llegara a la cancha.

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noun

Bloque, bloque de sellos

A joined group of four (or in some cases nine) postage stamps, forming a roughly square shape.

Examples :

"My grandmother bought a block of stamps to mail letters to her family. "

Mi abuela compró un bloque de sellos para enviar cartas a su familia.

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noun

Leño

A section of split logs used as fuel.

Examples :

"The woodcutter stacked the blocks of firewood neatly beside the shed. "

El leñador apiló los leños de leña cuidadosamente junto al cobertizo.

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noun

Aislamiento

Solitary confinement.

Examples :

"The prisoner was placed in solitary block for a disciplinary infraction. "

El prisionero fue puesto en aislamiento por una infracción disciplinaria.

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noun

Bloque de celdas

A cellblock.

Examples :

"The prisoner was taken to the cellblock after his trial. "

El prisionero fue llevado al bloque de celdas después de su juicio.

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noun

La percha

The perch on which a bird of prey is kept.

Examples :

"The hawk was perched on its wooden block in the aviary. "

El halcón estaba posado en su percha de madera en el aviario.

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noun

Bloque de madera

A piece of hard wood on which a stereotype or electrotype plate is mounted.

Examples :

"The printer used the wooden block to hold the new letterhead design for the company. "

La impresora usó el bloque de madera para sostener el nuevo diseño de membrete de la empresa.

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noun

Tonto, idiota

A blockhead; a stupid fellow; a dolt.

Examples :

"That new student is a real blockhead; he keeps asking the same silly questions in class. "

Ese nuevo estudiante es un verdadero tonto; sigue haciendo las mismas preguntas tontas en clase.

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noun

Sección

A section of a railroad where the block system is used.

Examples :

"The train engineers carefully monitored the signals in the designated block to avoid collisions. "

Los ingenieros del tren monitorearon cuidadosamente las señales en la sección designada para evitar colisiones.

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noun

La posición de un jugador o bate al proteger el wicket

The position of a player or bat when guarding the wicket.

Examples :

"The batter's block was strong, preventing the ball from hitting the wicket. "

La posición del bateador fue fuerte, evitando que la pelota golpeara el wicket.

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noun

Bloque

A blockhole.

Examples :

"The construction crew filled the blockhole with concrete. "

El equipo de construcción llenó el agujero del bloque con hormigón.

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noun

El pliegue de bateo

The popping crease.

Examples :

"The block in my shoe hurt, causing a popping crease as I walked. "

El pliegue de bateo en mi zapato me dolía, causando un pliegue de bateo mientras caminaba.

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noun

Bloque, parcela

A discrete group of vines in a vineyard, often distinguished from others by variety, clone, canopy training method, irrigation infrastructure, or some combination thereof.

Examples :

"The vineyard's owner carefully managed each block of vines, ensuring the Merlot block received special irrigation due to its unique clone. "

El propietario del viñedo gestionó cuidadosamente cada bloque de vides, asegurando que el bloque de Merlot recibiera riego especial debido a su clon único.

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verb

Bloquear, obstruir

To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.

Examples :

"The pipe is blocked."

La tubería está bloqueada.

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verb

Bloquear, impedir el paso

To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

Examples :

"The heavy snow blocked the road, preventing cars from passing. "

La fuerte nevada bloqueó la carretera, impidiendo el paso de los coches.

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verb

Bloquear, impedir

To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).

Examples :

"His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."

El jefe bloqueó su plan para hacerse cargo del negocio.

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verb

Bloquear, impedir

To impede an opponent.

Examples :

"The defense team blocked the opposing team's running play. "

El equipo de defensa bloqueó la jugada de carrera del equipo contrario.

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verb

Especificar las posiciones y movimientos de los actores

To specify the positions and movements of the actors.

Examples :

"It was very difficult to block this scene convincingly."

Fue muy difícil especificar las posiciones y movimientos de los actores en esta escena de manera convincente.

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verb

Bloquear

To hit with a block.

Examples :

"The baseball player blocked the fastball with his glove. "

El jugador de béisbol bloqueó la bola rápida con su guante.

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verb

Bloquear

To play a block shot.

Examples :

"The basketball player blocked the opponent's shot. "

El jugador de baloncesto bloqueó el tiro del oponente.

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verb

Bloquear

To disable communication via telephone, instant messaging, etc., with an undesirable someone.

Examples :

"To avoid unwanted calls from her ex-boyfriend, Sarah blocked his number on her phone. "

Para evitar llamadas no deseadas de su ex novio, Sarah bloqueó su número en su teléfono.

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verb

Bloquear, obstruir

To wait.

Examples :

"When the condition expression is false, the thread blocks on the condition variable."

Cuando la expresión de condición es falsa, el hilo se bloquea en la variable de condición.

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verb

Bloquear, dar forma

To stretch or mould (a knitted item, a hat, etc.) into the desired shape.

Examples :

"I blocked the mittens by wetting them and pinning them to a shaped piece of cardboard."

Bloqueé los mitones mojándolos y sujetándolos con alfileres a un trozo de cartón con forma.

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verb

Bocetar, esbozar

To shape or sketch out roughly.

Examples :

"The artist blocked out the main shapes of the portrait before adding details. "

El artista esbozó las formas principales del retrato antes de añadir los detalles.

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Meanings

Bloque

Examples :

"a block of ice"

un bloque de hielo

Tajo, cepo

Examples :

"Anne Boleyn placed her head on the block and awaited her execution."

Ana Bolena colocó su cabeza en el tajo y esperó su ejecución.

Manzana

Examples :

"The new housing development is on a large block, several acres without any roads cutting through it. "

El nuevo desarrollo de viviendas está en una gran manzana, de varias acres de extensión, sin carreteras que la atraviesen.

Bloque de pisos, edificio de apartamentos

Examples :

"a block of flats"

un bloque de pisos

Cuadra, manzana

Examples :

"The place you are looking for is two long blocks east and one short block north."

El lugar que buscas está a dos cuadras al este y una cuadra al norte.

Bloqueo, impedimento

Examples :

"The noise from the construction site was a significant block to concentrating on my homework. "

El ruido de la obra fue un impedimento significativo para concentrarme en mi tarea.

Cabeza

Examples :

"My sister bumped her block on the low doorway. "

Mi hermana se golpeó la cabeza con la puerta baja.

Molde para peluca

Examples :

"The wig maker used a block to shape the new wig. "

El fabricante de pelucas usó un molde para peluca para dar forma a la nueva peluca.

Horma, molde

Examples :

"The milliner used a special block to shape the new hat. "

La sombrerera usó una horma especial para dar forma al nuevo sombrero.

Bloc, cuaderno

Examples :

"a block of 100 tickets"

Un bloc de 100 entradas.

Bloque

Examples :

"The database file was organized into blocks of data, each containing several pieces of student information. "

El archivo de la base de datos se organizó en bloques de datos, cada uno de los cuales contenía varios datos de información estudiantil.

Bloque

Examples :

"The computer program used a block of code to calculate each student's grade. "

El programa de computadora usó un bloque de código para calcular la calificación de cada estudiante.

Bloque, bloque de datos

Examples :

"The computer program needs to process the data in 8-bit blocks. "

El programa de la computadora necesita procesar los datos en bloques de 8 bits.

Polea

Examples :

"The sailboat's rigging included several blocks to help the crew hoist the sails efficiently. "

El aparejo del velero incluía varias poleas para ayudar a la tripulación a izar las velas de manera eficiente.

Bloque, unidad

Examples :

"The protein molecule has a specific block of amino acids that gives it its ability to bind to other molecules. "

La molécula de proteína tiene un bloque específico de aminoácidos que le da la capacidad de unirse a otras moléculas.

Bloqueo, barrera

Examples :

"The fallen tree was a block to traffic on the road. "

El árbol caído fue un bloqueo para el tráfico en la carretera.

Bloqueo, obstrucción

Examples :

"The basketball player's block prevented the other player from scoring. "

El bloqueo del jugador de baloncesto impidió que el otro jugador anotara.

Bloqueo

Examples :

"The batter hit a powerful shot, but the fielder made a skillful block, preventing the ball from reaching the stands. "

El bateador conectó un golpe potente, pero el fildeador hizo un bloqueo hábil, evitando que la pelota llegara a las gradas.

Bloqueo

Examples :

"The volleyball player executed a strong block, preventing the opponent's spike from reaching the court. "

El jugador de voleibol ejecutó un bloqueo fuerte, impidiendo que el remate del oponente llegara a la cancha.

Bloque, bloque de sellos

Examples :

"My grandmother bought a block of stamps to mail letters to her family. "