blockage (Meaning)

Wordnet

blockage (n)

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

an obstruction in a pipe or tube

the act of blocking

Webster

blockage (n.)

The act of blocking up; the state of being blocked up.

blockage Sentence Examples

  1. The plumber discovered a blockage in the drainpipe causing water to back up in the sink.
  2. A blockage in the airway can lead to serious respiratory problems.
  3. The traffic jam was caused by a blockage on the main highway.
  4. To prevent heart attacks, it's essential to reduce blockages in the arteries.
  5. The doctor prescribed medication to dissolve the blockage in the patient's blood vessels.
  6. The tree had fallen onto the road, causing a blockage that halted traffic for hours.
  7. The accumulation of debris in the gutter caused a blockage, leading to water overflow during heavy rain.
  8. A blockage in the sewer line resulted in sewage backing up into the basement.
  9. The team worked tirelessly to clear the blockage in the drainage system after the storm.
  10. The surgeon successfully removed the blockage in the patient's digestive tract, restoring normal function.

FAQs About the word blockage

the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction, an obstruction in a pipe or tube, the act of blockingThe act of blocking up; the st

obstruction, blockade, stone wall,barrier, impediment, brake, inhibition, interference, brick wall, obstacle

spur, break, aid, incentive, impetus, advantage, catalyst, benefit, break, assistance

The plumber discovered a blockage in the drainpipe causing water to back up in the sink.

A blockage in the airway can lead to serious respiratory problems.

The traffic jam was caused by a blockage on the main highway.

To prevent heart attacks, it's essential to reduce blockages in the arteries.