blocker
|block-er|
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🇺🇸
/ˈblɑːkər/
🇬🇧
/ˈblɒkə/
(block)
obstructed
Etymology
Etymology Information
'blocker' originates from the English word 'block', where 'block' meant 'to obstruct or stop'.
Historical Evolution
'block' changed from the Old French word 'bloc' and eventually became the modern English word 'block'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to obstruct or stop', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a person or thing that blocks something.
The defender acted as a blocker, preventing the opponent from scoring.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40