Blockage

Pronunciation: /ˈblɑːkɪdʒ/

Blockage (noun)

  1. A problem that stops something from moving through a pipe, road, or passage.
  2. A condition where a body tube or passage is partly or fully blocked, stopping normal flow.
  3. A situation where something prevents progress or communication in a system.

Examples

  • The driver waited because a blockage blocked the road.
  • The plumber found a blockage inside the pipe.