blocking

Meanings

• Verb

  The act of preventing or hindering someone or something from moving or continuing.

• Noun

  A tactic used in various games and sports to obstruct an opponent's progress.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with blocking
rocking , soaking , smoking , poking

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Variants

List of all variants of blocking that leads to same result
block , blocked , blocker , blockers , blocking , blocks , beta-blocker , beta-blockers , beta-blocking , chop block , chop blocks , chop-block , chop-blocked , chop-blocking , chop-blocks , cock-block , cock-blocked , cock-blocker , cock-blockers , cock-blocking , cock-blockings , cock-blocks , cockblock , cockblocked , cockblocker , cockblockers , cockblocking , cockblockings , cockblocks , block in , blocked in , blocking in , blocks in , block out , blocked out , blocking out , blocks out

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Etymology

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From the Old English word 'blocian' meaning 'to obstruct'.

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Trivia

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1. In computer programming, 'blocking' refers to a process where a thread waits for a specific condition to be met before continuing.

2. The term 'blocking' is also used in the context of telephone networks to describe a situation where a call cannot be completed due to network congestion.

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Related Concepts

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1. obstacle: An obstacle is a thing that prevents or slows progress. It can be a physical object, a difficult situation, or an opposing force.

2. tackle: In sports, 'tackle' refers to the act of stopping an opponent by forcefully colliding with them.

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Culture

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In literature, 'blocking' is used metaphorically to describe obstacles that prevent characters from achieving their goals. In theater, 'blocking' refers to the arrangement of actors on stage during a performance.

How to Memorize "blocking"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a large boulder blocking your path or a football player physically obstructing an opponent.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'blocking' with the idea of preventing or hindering progress.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'B-locks-O-bstacles' to remember the meaning of 'blocking'.

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