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Block

A segment of a town or city surrounded by streets and avenues on at least three sides and usually occupied by buildings, though it may be composed solely of vacant lots. The section of a city enclosed by streets that is described by a map which indicates how a portion of land will be subdivided.

block

verb arrest, avert, ban, bar, barricade, blockade, bridle, check, choke, clog, close, cohibit, constrict, cramp, curb, dam, debar, delay, encumber, estop, exclude, fend off, forbid, foreclose, frustrate, halt, hamper, hinder, hobble, intercept, interdict, interfere with, jam, leave out, limit, obstruct, occlude, oppose, parry, plug up, preclude, prevent, prohibit, proscribe, repulse, restrain, restrict, retard, shut off, shut up, snag, stall, stand in the way, stay, stem, stop, stop up, thwart, trammel, wall up

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Pressed block, being porous, has a relatively poor thermal conductivity which results in the block heating up rapidly and progressively.

Mold inoculation of cast iron using pressed blocks

Every year H&R Block helps hundreds of thousands of Americans review their returns from previous years, free of charge, to ensure they've claimed the maximum refund they are entitled to by law," said Tim Gokey, president of H&R Block Retail Tax Services.

H&R Block Double Checks Past Returns to Help Clients Claim Lost Cash

The slot on the play side sprints to block the defensive back covering the wide receiver.

"Smoke" the defense: screen passes for offensive success

The other major type of hardware block in the Transport block is the Transport layer State Machine, which is responsible for making the interface look like Parallel ATA.

Implementing serial ATA in next-generation computer systems

But he also was hindered by allegations that he had offered Block a deal to quit the race, including the title of sheriff emeritus with a staff car and driver as well as continued official responsibilities.

[0] CHALLENGER TO WEAR BADGE

Aluminum offers superior heat transfer characteristics compared to cast iron, making it a more desirable engine block material.

Market drives automotive castings to aluminum

A new study being conducted by H&R Block (NYSE: HRB), with researchers from Harvard University, will help show whether new tax regulations that enable taxpayers to split refunds into different investments and accounts can help breathe new life into one of America's oldest savings vehicles - the U.

H&R Block and Harvard Team Up to See if Savings Bonds Can Make a Comeback

The blocking of the tight end, playside guard, and tackle is the same: Block down on the first defender from your inside gap.

The Power Pitch: an outside play with muscle

Block, who is running for re-election against Lee Baca, remained in serious condition Wednesday at USC University Hospital with no significant change, the hospital said in a statement.

BLOCK MAY LOSE SOME FUNCTIONS, NEUROLOGISTS SAY; LOCATION OF BLOOD CLOT CRITICAL

The cover attaches to the rear of the engine block.

Ceramic fibers boost magnesium's potential

H&R Block is an active participant in the IRS VITA Program, which offers free tax help to qualified low-income individuals.

H&R Block Teams with Robin Hood and FoodChange to Extend Affordable Access to Tax Prep, Banking Services and Financial Education

If DT runs upfield, no block will be necessary since FB will be gone before DT can close.