blockage
noun
an act of blocking.
blockages
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pluralof blockage.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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Separately, Nepali authorities have warned of the risk of blockages causing further floods along the Bhote Koshi and Trishuli rivers.
From BBC ● Aug. 28, 2026
That’s partially the consequence of blockages of the Strait of Hormuz, the crucial thoroughfare not only for middle eastern oil, but also for such industrial inputs as fertilizer and aluminum.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 13, 2026
To help ease blockages at the airport, an "automated people mover" train connecting it to the city's sparse subway system was scheduled to go into service in 2023.
From Barron's ● May 27, 2026
These blockages interfere with the brain's ability to clear harmful substances and may appear well before clear dementia symptoms develop.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 3, 2026
At the microscopic scale, researchers are developing tiny robots that could work together to navigate the human body to deliver medication or clear blockages without surgery.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Nov. 1, 2025
