blocking

American  

[blok-ing] / ˈblɒk ɪŋ /

noun

Carpentry.

1. a number of small pieces of wood for filling interstices, or for spacing, joining, or reinforcing members.

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blocking British  

/ ˈblɒkɪŋ /

noun

1. electronics the interruption of anode current in a valve because of the application of a high negative voltage to the grid

2. internal congestion in a communication system that prevents the transmission of information

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Other Word Forms

• nonblocking adjective

Etymology

Origin of blocking

First recorded in 1575–85; block + -ing ¹

Example Sentences

The dispute "is blocking the delimitation of the maritime border with New Caledonia and creating problematic legal uncertainties affecting fishing and scientific research activities, for example," it added.

From Barron's

If the tanker doesn’t comply, more active measures can be employed, such as blocking the ship from its destination.

From The Wall Street Journal

It might be a neighbour's car blocking your driveway, music vibrating through the walls, or a flashing inflatable Santa lighting up your bedroom at 3am.

From BBC

Diogenes is said to have asked Alexander to stand to one side and stop blocking the sunlight.

From The Wall Street Journal

Calvin, known as “Coach Z,” runs blocking drills.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• battle
• defiance
• fight
• intransigence
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