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block vs fence

fence vs block

block and fence both are nouns.

block and fence both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
block Yes No Yes No
fence Yes No Yes No
As verbs, fence is a hypernym of block; that is, fence is a word with a broader meaning than block:
  • block: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
  • fence: fight with fencing swords
block (noun) fence (noun)
the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements a barrier that serves to enclose an area
a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides) a dealer in stolen property
an obstruction in a pipe or tube
a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine
a platform from which an auctioneer sells
housing in a large building that is divided into separate units
an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension
a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit
a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings
(computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted
a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
block (verb) fence (verb)
shape into a block or blocks have an argument about something
shape by using a block surround with a wall in order to fortify
prohibit the conversion or use of (assets) fight with fencing swords
be unable to remember enclose with a fence
interfere with or prevent the reception of signals receive stolen goods
impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
render unsuitable for passage
obstruct
stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
support, secure, or raise with a block
block passage through
shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
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