blockage 1

noundomain: state

Princeton WordNet [ver.3.1]

English

Definition

the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

Synonyms

obstruction 2
the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction

Derivationally related form

verb

hinder or prevent the progress or accomplishment of

Hyponym

noun

blockage of the intestine (especially the ileum) that prevents the contents of the intestine from passing to the lower bowel

noun

blockage or closure (as of a wound or body cavity) by (or as if by) a tampon (especially to stop bleeding)