(historical) The largely Communist countries of the eastern world, usually those in Eastern Europe and Asia aligned with the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics in the Cold War era.

A group of nations united by trade agreements.

The group of countries united after WWII in mutual protection from the U.S.S.R. (eventually resulting in NATO).

plural of black bloc

plural of trade bloc

(military) A clip holding several rounds of ammunition for a firearm, which is inserted into the firearm's internal magazine to load the weapon, remains in the weapon while firing, and is removed or ejected when its supply of ammunition is exhausted.

plural of en bloc clip

A chopping block: a cuboid base for cutting or beheading. / A wig block: a simplified head model upon which wigs are worn. / A mould on which hats, bonnets, etc., are shaped.

(transitive) To fill or obstruct (something) so that it is not possible to pass. / (transitive) To prevent (something or someone) from passing.

Misspelling of bloc.