blockage
word
Definition
A blockage is something that stops movement or flow, especially in a pipe, artery, or passage. It can refer to any physical or figurative obstruction.
Usage & Nuances
Most common in medical ("arterial blockage") and plumbing contexts ("pipe blockage"). Used both literally and metaphorically. Don't confuse with "block" (verb). Collocates with 'cause', 'remove', 'clear', and 'severe'.
Spanish: obstrucción - bloqueoPortuguese (BR): obstrução - bloqueioPortuguese (PT): obstrução - bloqueioChinese (Simplified): 堵塞 - 阻塞Chinese (Traditional): 阻塞 - 堵塞Hindi: अवरोधArabic: انسداد - عائق
Example Sentences
There was a blockage in the kitchen sink.
basic
The doctor found a blockage in her artery.
basic
A blockage in the pipe stopped the water from flowing.
basic
Traffic was terrible because of a blockage on the main road.
natural
They used chemicals to clear the blockage in the drain.
natural
Stress can sometimes feel like a mental blockage.
natural