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blockage

bloc·kage

UK/ˈblɒkɪd͡ʒ/ US/ˈblɒkɪd͡ʒ/ uncommon

noun

1.

the state or condition of being obstructed

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2.

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

  • “we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe”
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3.

the act of blocking

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Origin

From block + -age.

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