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

Just then a shadow passes over us, blocking out the sun.

From Literature

The reason it has been so wet for many is because of a blocking area of high pressure over Scandinavia.

From BBC

But the agreement would finally close the state land, rather than just blocking the road.

From Literature

State investigators, meanwhile, have accused their federal counterparts of blocking them from investigating the shooting.

From Salon

And in November, a court ordered Operation Dudula to stop blocking foreign nationals from accessing public health facilities and schools, saying it was illegal.

From BBC

Related Words

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