blocker

1. Agent noun of block (“obstruct or prevent”); something that blocks something else.

   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.

   an ad blocker

   a content blocker

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.

11. A person who roughly shapes a diamond.

12. A person who blocks (stretches or moulds) or more generally makes knitted items, hats, books (or book covers), shoes, etc.

1. I have an ad blocker installed.

   ruУ меня установлен блокировщик рекламы.

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2. Don't put kids on puberty blockers.

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3. Don't give puberty blockers to children.

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4. Don't castrate kids with puberty blockers.

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5. Miroslav was placed on puberty blockers.

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