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blockage

/blɒkɪdʒ/ noun · British & US
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What does blockage mean?

noun

A blockage is an obstruction or hindrance to the flow of something, such as a physical object or a process. It can also refer to a period of time when something is not functioning or is being prevented from functioning.

Example

"The blockage in the pipe caused a flood in the basement."

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