Meaning of the word blockage in English

What does blockage mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

blockage

US /ˈblɑː.kɪdʒ/
UK /ˈblɑː.kɪdʒ/
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Noun

1.

an obstruction in a pipe, tube, or other passage

Example:
There's a blockage in the kitchen sink drain.
The doctor found a blockage in his artery.
2.

the action or process of obstructing something

Example:
The police created a blockage to prevent the protestors from advancing.
The sudden snowfall caused a blockage on the mountain pass.
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