blocking

block=ing

WORDNET DICTIONARY

blocking(n = noun.act) block - the act of obstructing or deflecting someone's movements; Array

is a kind of obstruction

has particulars: interference, trap block, parry

Derived forms verb block₁₂, verb block₁₀, verb block₁

blocking, n.

The act of obstructing, supporting, shaping, or stamping with a block or blocks. [1913 Webster]
Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily. [1913 Webster]

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