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blocking

[blok-ing]

noun

Carpentry.
  1. a number of small pieces of wood for filling interstices, or for spacing, joining, or reinforcing members.



blocking

/ ˈɒɪŋ /

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 51Թ Forms

  • nonblocking adjective
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51Թ History and Origins

Origin of blocking1

First recorded in 1575–85; block + -ing 1
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Next week, they plan to disrupt the festivities by jumping into the canals to hinder the water taxis and blocking various calli, Venice's narrow streets, to prevent the wedding guests from reaching the venue.

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Incidents over the days have included a brief blocking of the 101 Freeway, viral images of a Waymo vehicle on fire and incidents of vandalism and theft at businesses downtown, including in Little Tokyo.

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The law grants civil immunity to drivers who injure or kill someone while fleeing a protest blocking a roadway, but only if the driver claims they feared for their safety.

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Ivey, the Florida sheriff, also threatened protesters who turn “violent” in other ways — including by resisting orders, blocking intersections, fleeing arrest or gathering around cars to stop traffic — with jail time and hospitalization.

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State leaders have asked for a temporary restraining order blocking the military and state National Guard deployments, which is expected to be heard in federal court on Thursday.

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