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hang vs block

block vs hang

hang and block both are nouns.

hang and block both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hang Yes No Yes No
block Yes No Yes No
As verbs, block is a hypernym of hang; that is, block is a word with a broader meaning than hang:
  • hang: prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury
  • block: hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
Other hypernyms of hang include blockade, embarrass, hinder, obstruct, stymie, stymy.
hang (noun) block (noun)
a gymnastic exercise performed on the rings or horizontal bar or parallel bars when the gymnast's weight is supported by the arms the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
the way a garment hangs a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides)
a special way of doing something 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
hang (verb) block (verb)
suspend (meat) in order to get a gamey taste shape into a block or blocks
cause to be hanging or suspended shape by using a block
fall or flow in a certain way prohibit the conversion or use of (assets)
be suspended or hanging be unable to remember
place in position as by a hinge so as to allow free movement in one direction interfere with or prevent the reception of signals
be placed in position as by a hinge impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball)
be suspended or poised render unsuitable for passage
hold on tightly or tenaciously obstruct
decorate or furnish with something suspended stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block
let drop or droop support, secure, or raise with a block
give heed (to) block passage through
kill by hanging shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight
prevent from reaching a verdict, of a jury interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia
be menacing, burdensome, or oppressive hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of
be exhibited stop from happening or developing
run on a block system
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