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Blocking Moderate

Blocking has 3 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements

"The defender made a perfect blocking move to stop the striker from reaching the goal."

2

The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.

"The heavy fog created a persistent blocking that delayed all flights at the airport."

In plain English: Blocking is when you stop someone from doing something by getting in their way.

"The construction blocking prevented traffic from passing through the intersection for several hours."

Usage: Use this noun to describe any physical or figurative obstacle that prevents movement, such as traffic blocking on the highway or noise blocking your concentration. It refers specifically to the state of being obstructed rather than the action of stopping someone else from doing something.

Verb
1

present participle of block

"The rain was blocking our view of the mountain peak."

In plain English: To block something means to get in its way so it cannot move forward or be seen.

"The large tree is blocking our view of the sunset."

Example Sentences
"The construction blocking prevented traffic from passing through the intersection for several hours." noun
"The blocking of sunlight by thick clouds made it hard to see outside." noun
"Her blocking ability on the basketball court is what makes her team win." noun
"There was significant blocking during the meeting when no one wanted to share ideas." noun
"The large tree is blocking our view of the sunset." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
obstruction
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
interference trap block parry
Rhyming Words
ing ging ying sing ling xing ting zing fing hing qing ving ring jing ping king ning oing ding ming
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