blocker

noun
Middle School
1

One who blocks or impedes the movement of an opponent.

2

A defensive or low-scoring batter.

3

One who prevents another user from contacting them electronically.

4

An application or feature that stops or impedes something.

5

A bug or issue that prevents software from being released.

6

A gatekeeper who refuses the marketer access to the person they wish to contact.

7

Any of various medications that block (inhibit) the activity of a chemical messenger or its receptors, such as cardiac conduction modifiers (e.g., alpha-blockers, beta-blockers), gastric acid inhibitors (H₂ histamine blockers), puberty blockers, and others.

8

A close-fitting rectangular glove worn by a goalie in multiple forms of hockey.

9

A blocker bet.

10

A playing card, needed by one player, that is held by another.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing