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Grammar : Verb
Spell : blok-ing
Phonetic Transcription : ˈblɒk ɪŋ



Definition of blocking

Origin :
  • 1630s, verbal noun from present participle of block (v.). By 1891 in U.S. football; by 1961 in theater.
  • verb obstruct
Example sentences :
  • Of course, I ought not to be standing here, blocking the way!
  • Extract from : « The Foolish Lovers » by St. John G. Ervine
  • This was blocking the channel, and there was no more chance for getting off in that way.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The owner of the Jas-Meiffren had not even thought of blocking it up.
  • Extract from : « The Fortune of the Rougons » by Emile Zola
  • Somebody in the drifting crowd was standing before her and blocking the way.
  • Extract from : « The Christian » by Hall Caine
  • Mr. Hervey stopped because the man was blocking the sidewalk.
  • Extract from : « The Mind Master » by Arthur J. Burks
  • “You are blocking my way, Monsieur,” continued the other, sharply.
  • Extract from : « The Strollers » by Frederic S. Isham
  • Had this been open they might have risked the blocking of the Prilep road.
  • Extract from : « The Story of the Great War, Volume VI (of VIII) » by Various
  • A group of soldiers emerged from a chamber, blocking their way.
  • Extract from : « Erik Dorn » by Ben Hecht
  • As Caliban fell he had clambered up, and was now blocking the entrance.
  • Extract from : « "Wee Tim'rous Beasties" » by Douglas English
  • Ignore all minor detail for the present, blocking out the design in masses.
  • Extract from : « Wood-Carving » by George Jack

Synonyms for blocking

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