blockage (n.)

  1. the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

    [ Syn: obstruction ]

  2. an obstruction in a pipe or tube; we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe

    [ Syn: block , closure , occlusion , stop , stoppage ]

  3. the act of blocking

    [ Syn: closure , occlusion ]

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