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English noun: blockage | |||
| 1. | blockage (state) the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction | ||
| Synonyms | obstruction | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | physical condition, physiological condition, physiological state | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | ileus, intestinal obstruction, tamponade, tamponage | ||
| 2. | blockage (artifact) an obstruction in a pipe or tube | ||
| Samples | We had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe. | ||
| Synonyms | block, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | impediment, impedimenta, obstructer, obstruction, obstructor | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | breech closer, breechblock, plug, stopper, stopple, vapor lock, vapour lock | ||
| 3. | blockage (act) the act of blocking | ||
| Synonyms | closure, occlusion | ||
| Broader (hypernym) | obstruction | ||
| Narrower (hyponym) | implosion | ||
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