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fence vs block

block vs fence

fence and block both are nouns.

fence and block both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
fence Yes No Yes No
block Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block is a hyponym of fence; that is, block is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than fence:
  • fence: fight with fencing swords
  • block: impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
Other hyponyms of fence include deflect, parry.
fence (noun) block (noun)
a barrier that serves to enclose an area the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
a dealer in stolen property a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
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
fence (verb) block (verb)
have an argument about something shape into a block or blocks
surround with a wall in order to fortify shape by using a block
fight with fencing swords prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
enclose with a fence be unable to remember
receive stolen goods interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
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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