blocking

n. obstructing, barring, impeding, deterring

v. obstruct; hinder, thwart

Blocking may refer to: In telecommunications:Block size (data storage and transmission), the formatting of data into blocks for purposes of transmission, storage, checking, or other functionsBlock storage, a sequence of bytes or bits, having a nominal lengthIn theatre or film:Blocking (stage), the movement and positioning of actors on the stage (and in film, within the frame)Blocking (improv), in improvisation, an actor who does not accept the dramatic world set up by other actorsBlocking may also refer to:Blocking (textile arts), the process of stretching a knitted garment into shape while wet or using steamBlocking (American football), the legal interference with another player's motionBlocking (statistics), in the design of experiments, the arranging of experimental units in groups (blocks) which are similar to one anotherBlocking (martial arts), a defensive technique in martial artsBlocking (construction), horizontal boards placed between wall studs to facilitate hardware attachment Blocking (scheduling), means one task is prevented from continuing until another has completed.A component of stutteringA type of thought disorderBlocking effect, in psychologyParrying, a defensive combative techniqeThe presence of a block artifact in compressed imagesFacing (retail), pulling items forward to make the shelves look fullDefense (sport), defending from attacks by an opponent
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Blocking /block·ing/ 1. interruption of an afferent nerve pathway; see block. 2. difficulty in recollection, or interruption of a train of thought [more]Blocking - Community and Resources

Noun
1. (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body; "he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
(synonym) block, interference
(hypernym) obstruction
(hyponym) trap block
(derivation) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, block, close up
(classification) American football, American football game

Noun
1. a solid piece of something (usually having flat rectangular sides); "the pyramids were built with large stone blocks"
(hypernym) artifact, artefact
(hyponym) anvil
2. a rectangular area in a city surrounded by streets and usually containing several buildings; "he lives in the next block"
(synonym) city block
(hypernym) area, country
3. a three-dimensional shape with six square or rectangular sides
(synonym) cube
(hypernym) solid
(hyponym) goldbrick
4. a number or quantity of related things dealt with as a unit; "he reserved a large block of seats"; "he held a large block of the company's stock"
(hypernym) collection, aggregation, accumulation, assemblage
5. housing in a large building that is divided into separate units; "there is a block of classrooms in the west wing"
(hypernym) housing, lodging, living accommodations
(hyponym) cellblock, ward
6. (computer science) a sector or group of sectors that function as the smallest data unit permitted; "since blocks are often defined as a single sector, the terms `block' and `sector' are sometimes used interchangeably"
(hypernym) computer memory unit
(hyponym) bad block
(part-meronym) sector
(classification) computer science, computing
7. an inability to remember or think of something you normally can do; often caused by emotional tension; "I knew his name perfectly well but I had a temporary block"
(synonym) mental block
(hypernym) inability
(hyponym) writer's block
(derivation) forget, blank out, draw a blank
8. a simple machine consisting of a wheel with a groove in which a rope can run to change the direction or point of application of a force applied to the rope
(synonym) pulley, pulley-block
(hypernym) machine, simple machine
(hyponym) bollock, bullock block
(part-holonym) block and tackle
9. a metal casting containing the cylinders and cooling ducts of an engine; "the engine had to be replaced because the block was cracked"
(synonym) engine block, cylinder block
(hypernym) cast, casting
(part-holonym) internal-combustion engine, ICE
(part-meronym) cylinder, piston chamber
10. an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drainpipe"
(synonym) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
(hypernym) obstruction, obstructor, obstructer, impediment, impedimenta
(hyponym) breechblock, breech closer
(derivation) stuff, lug, choke up
11. a platform from which an auctioneer sells; "they put their paintings on the block"
(synonym) auction block
(hypernym) platform
12. (American football) the act of obstructing someone's path with your body; "he threw a rolling block into the line backer"
(synonym) blocking, interference
(hypernym) obstruction
(hyponym) trap block
(derivation) parry, deflect
(classification) American football, American football game
Verb
1. render unsuitable for passage; "block the way"; "barricade the streets"; "stop the busy road"
(synonym) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(hypernym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hyponym) shut off, block off, close off
(verb-group) obstruct
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
2. hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of; "His brother blocked him at every turn"
(synonym) obstruct, blockade, hinder, stymie, stymy, embarrass
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) stonewall
(derivation) obstruction, blockage
3. stop from happening or developing; "Block his election"; "Halt the process"
(synonym) stop, halt, kibosh
(hypernym) prevent, forestall, foreclose, preclude, forbid
(hyponym) embargo
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
4. interfere with or prevent the reception of signals; "Jam the Voice of America"; "block the signals emitted by this station"
(synonym) jam
(hypernym) interrupt, disrupt, break up, cut off
(hyponym) barrage jam
5. run on a block system; "block trains"
(hypernym) operate, run
6. interrupt the normal function of by means of anesthesia; "block a nerve"; "block a muscle"
(hypernym) anesthetize, anaesthetize, anesthetise, anaesthetise, put to sleep, put under, put out
(derivation) blocker, blocking agent
7. shut out from view or get in the way so as to hide from sight; "The thick curtain blocked the action on the stage"; "The trees obstruct my view of the mountains"
(synonym) obstruct
(hypernym) hide, conceal
(verb-group) barricade, blockade, stop, block off, block up, bar
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion
8. stamp or emboss a title or design on a book with a block; "block the book cover"
(hypernym) emboss, boss, stamp
9. obstruct; "My nose is all stuffed"; "Her arteries are blocked"
(synonym) stuff, lug, choke up
(hypernym) clog, choke off, clog up, back up, congest, choke, foul
(derivation) blockage, closure, occlusion, stop, stoppage
10. block passage through; "obstruct the path"
(synonym) obstruct, obturate, impede, occlude, jam, close up
(hypernym) impede, hinder
(hyponym) blockade, block off
(derivation) blocking, interference
11. support, secure, or raise with a block; "block a plate for printing"; "block the wheels of a car"
(hypernym) hold, support, sustain, hold up
12. impede the movement of (an opponent or a ball); "block an attack"
(synonym) parry, deflect
(hypernym) fence
(derivation) blocker
13. be unable to remember; "I'm drawing a blank"; "You are blocking the name of your first wife!"
(synonym) forget, blank out, draw a blank
(hyponym) slip, slip one's mind
(derivation) mental block
14. shape by using a block; "Block a hat"; "block a garment"
(hypernym) shape, form
(derivation) cube
15. shape into a block or blocks; "block the graphs so one can see the results clearly"
(hypernym) shape, form
16. prohibit the conversion or use of (assets); "Blocked funds"; "Freeze the assets of this hostile government"
(synonym) freeze, immobilize, immobilise
(antonym) unblock, unfreeze, free, release
(hypernym) withhold, keep back

blocking, obstructing, barring, impeding