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blocking
verb(block)
to make unsuitable for passage or progress by obstruction
blocking
verb(block)
blockade
blocking
verb(block)
to hinder the passage, progress, or accomplishment of by or as if by interposing an obstruction
blocking
noun(block)
any of a class of drugs (such as propranolol) that decrease the rate and force of heart contractions and lower high blood pressure by blocking the activity of beta-receptors
blocking
noun(block)
a dangerous and illegal block aimed at the legs and especially knees of another player
blocking
verb(block)
to interfere with the sexual advances of (someone, especially a man) towards another person —sometimes used figuratively
blocking
phrasal verb(block)
to put something in front of (someone or something) so that person or thing cannot move freely
blocking
phrasal verb(block)
to hide or cover something so that it cannot be seen, felt, or heard
blocking
phrasal verb(block)
to force oneself not to think about (something)
blocking
phrasal verb(block)
to ignore (something)

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