blocking
Americannoun
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a number of small pieces of wood for filling interstices, or for spacing, joining, or reinforcing members.
noun
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electronics the interruption of anode current in a valve because of the application of a high negative voltage to the grid
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internal congestion in a communication system that prevents the transmission of information
Other Word Forms
- nonblocking adjective
Etymology
Origin of blocking
Example Sentences
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The Security Council adopted a strong resolution against Tehran in mid-March, condemning its blocking of the strait.
From Barron's • Apr. 7, 2026
Suddenly the idea of blocking out the sun with space mirrors doesn’t sound so bad, does it?
From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026
Carey Crook, an ICE officer and supervisor on the scene, testified that after Hipolito and two others ignored multiple commands to stop blocking officer vehicles, Crook pepper sprayed them.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
For example, follistatin effectively releases the hand brake on muscle development by blocking myostatin, the protein that normally keeps it in check.
From Slate • Mar. 30, 2026
Around him, the trails of fire were converging, moments from blocking his path to the stairs.
From "The Undead Fox of Deadwood Forest" by Aubrey Hartman
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