blocking

[blok-ing]

noun

Carpentry.

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

blocking

/ 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

Other Word Forms

• nonblocking adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of blocking¹

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

Example Sentences

It said there were more than 170 incidents, including 60 in the first two hours, with fallen trees, flooding and debris blocking lines.

From BBC

Herbert expressed confidence this week in some of the lesser-known players blocking for him.

From Los Angeles Times

Network Rail said the high winds hit "much harder and more quickly" than it expected, with fallen trees, flooding and debris blocking lines across the country.

From BBC

Waving giant Palestinian flags and holding flares they shouted "we're blocking everything", then marched through a long tunnel which amplified their chants as police stood back and watched.

From BBC

The Eagles beat the Rams by blocking two field-goal attempts in the fourth quarter, including a potential winning kick that they returned for a touchdown on the final play.

From Los Angeles Times

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