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Blocker vs Roadblock - What's the difference?

blocker | roadblock |

As nouns the difference between blocker and roadblock

is that blocker is agent noun of block; something that blocks something specific while roadblock is something that blocks or obstructs a road.

As a verb roadblock is

to prevent, hinder.

blocker

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • Agent noun of block; something that blocks something specific.
  • # A playing card, needed by one player, that is held by another.
  • # A piece of equipment a goalie uses on his hand in multiple forms of hockey.

    • Derived terms

    * alpha-blocker * bed blocker * beta-blocker * sun blocker

    Anagrams

    * English agent nouns

    roadblock

    English

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Something that blocks or obstructs a road.
  • An obstacle or impediment.

    • Synonyms

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    Verb

    (en verb)
  • (colloquial) To prevent, hinder.

    • Synonyms

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