Definition of blocking Blocking

/blɑˈkɪŋ/ - [blaking] - block•ing

We found 9 definitions of blocking from 4 different sources.

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What does blocking mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: blockings

blocking - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements
  block
  obstruction getting in someone's way
  interference (American football) blocking a player's path with your body; "he ran interference for the quarterback"
  trap block (American football) an illegal block
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • blocking (Noun)
    The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
  • blocking (Noun)
    The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera originally planned using miniature blocks.
  • blocking (Noun)
    Blocks used to support a building, etc. temporarily.
  • blocking (Verb)
    Present participle of block.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • blocking (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Block
  • blocking (n.)
    The act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks.
  • blocking (n.)
    Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.

Part of speech

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  • blocking, verb, gerund of block (infinitive).
  • blocking, noun, singular of blockings.

Pronunciation

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