blocker

English

Etymology

block +‎ -er

Pronunciation

• Rhymes: -ɒkə(r)

Noun

blocker (plural blockers)

1. Agent noun of block; something that blocks something else.
   1. (card games) A playing card, needed by one player, that is held by another.
   2. (poker) A blocker bet.
   3. A close-fitting rectangular glove worn by a goalie in multiple forms of hockey.
   4. (sports) One who blocks or impedes the movement of an opponent.
   5. (computing) One who prevents another user from contacting them.
      • 2013, Elizabeth Laugeson, The Science of Making Friends

        Likewise, any connections shared between your child (the blocker) and the user being blocked will also be broken.

Derived terms

Terms derived from blocker

• alpha-blocker
• bed blocker

• beta blocker
• sun blocker

Translations

something or someone that blocks

• Galician: bloqueador m, bloqueadora f
• Portuguese: bloqueador m, bloqueadora m
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• Spanish: bloqueador m, bloqueadora (es) f

(Computer) An application that stops unauthorised access to a programme

• Galician: bloqueador m, bloqueadora f
• Maori: pūārai
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• Portuguese: bloqueador m, bloqueadora m
• Spanish: bloqueador m, bloqueadora (es) f

Anagrams

• brockle, reblock