An obstruction in the pipeline, composed of asphaltenes, hydrates, waxes, scale and sand deposited on the internal wall of the pipeline forming a barrier to the normal flow of fluids. The conditions f [..]

1827, from block (v.) + -age.

obstruction: the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction an obstruction in a pipe or tube; "we had to call a plumber to clear out the blockage in the drain [..]

The number of calls out of 100 attempts that meet delays in finding access.

the condition of a large block of items of property (as shares of stock) that requires special valuation for purposes of estate and gift tax because the value of the items sold as a block differs ...

(n) the physical condition of blocking or filling a passage with an obstruction(n) an obstruction in a pipe or tube(n) the act of blocking

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Any hindrance to the passage of air into and out of the Nose. The obstruction may be unilateral or bilateral, and may involve any part of the Nasal Cavity.

Any incident in which a sewer is partially or completely blocked, causing a backup, a service interruption, or an overflow. Also called stoppage.

A discount applied to a value to reflect the depressive effect on value caused by the sudden offering for sale of a large number of identical or very similar items at the same time. In such a case, the market finds it difficult to absorb all the items quickly and, as a result, value is depressed.

The state of being blocked A thing that is blocking ''There was a blockage in the sewer, so we called out the plumber.''