blocker
Stops things through
A blocker is something or someone that blocks—obstructing passage, progress, or action.
In medicine, beta blockers and calcium channel blockers are drugs that inhibit specific physiological processes.
In football, a blocker creates space by obstructing defenders.
In software development, a blocker is an issue preventing progress on a task: We can't launch until we resolve this blocker.
An ad blocker prevents advertisements from displaying.
Thing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
- bottleneckConstriction limiting throughput
snag · hurdle · constraint · restriction · limitation · deterrent · setback · complication
Coagulated mass
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
- stenosisAbnormal bodily narrowing
plaque · artery · congestion · antihistamine · receptor · inhibitor · antagonist · cholesterol
Net-guarding player
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- tackleGear or takedown
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
- defensemanHockey position guarding goal
rebounder · sweeper · fullback · safety · cornerback · guard · enforcer · check
Obstacle blocking a path
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- gateHinged barrier in fence
- partitionBarrier separating spaces
screen · shield · buffer · divider · bollard · checkpoint · cordon · perimeter
impediment
Thing that obstructs progress
- hindranceBarrier to progress
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- obstructionSomething blocking the way
bottleneck · snag · hurdle · constraint · restriction · limitation · deterrent · setback · complication · difficulty
clot
Coagulated mass
- thrombosisClot forming in vessel
- occlusionComplete closure or blockage
- embolismObstruction in blood vessel
stenosis · plaque · artery · congestion · antihistamine · receptor · inhibitor · antagonist · cholesterol · coagulation
goalie
Net-guarding player
- goalkeeperNet-defending player
- tackleGear or takedown
- linebackerSecond-level defensive position
defenseman · rebounder · sweeper · fullback · safety · cornerback · guard · enforcer · check · screen
barricade
Obstacle blocking a path
- wallVertical enclosing structure
- fenceBoundary structure between properties
- gateHinged barrier in fence
partition · screen · shield · buffer · divider · bollard · checkpoint · cordon · perimeter · obstruction
firewall
Network access control system
staging
Preparing for presentation
- sightlinePath vision travels along
- rehearsalPre-performance practice session
- markVisible impression or sign
tape · position · movement · director · scene · cue · entrance · exit · upstage · downstage
- blockersbarrier, spam filter, firewall, antivirus, stopper
- Volleyballvolleyball rules, beach volleyball, indoor volleyball, setter, hitter
- atletasgoalkeeper, keeper, midfielder, striker, forward
- defendersdefender, guard, protector, guardian, keeper
- problemsproblem, issue, difficulty, complication, trouble
- stoppersstopper, cork, plug, bung, cork stopper
blockerenabler
One who facilitates harmful behavior
facilitator · catalyst · promoter · accelerator · helper
- building blocksBasic units for construction
- block outConceal by covering
- writer's blockInability to produce text
- block partyNeighborhood outdoor celebration
- cell blocksPrison housing divisions
- chopping blockSurface for cutting meat
block, blocked, blocking, blockage, blocks, blockade, blockhead, roadblock, unblocked