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blockage

засор

Meaning of blockage

complete blockage

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EN-UK/ˈblɒkɪdʒ/
EN-US/ˈblɑkɪdʒ/
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blockage with Russian translation

blockage usage examples

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

We discovered a total blockage in the kitchen sink this morning.

🇩🇪DE🇬🇧EN

After the storm there was a complete blockage in the gutter, so water pooled by the front door.

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blockage belongs to the topic "Cleaning and Repairs". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.

blockageVerstopfung
messUnordnung
trashMüll
toolWerkzeug
sinkWaschbecken
wipeabwischen
turn oneinschalten

blockage synonyms

Related words worth learning together

clog
Usually refers to a physical build-up that blocks pipes, drains or filters; common as verb and noun.
obstruction
More formal; can mean a physical blockage or an obstacle in a process or law.
plug
Often denotes the object used to block an opening (or the action of inserting it).
stoppage
Refers to a halt in operation or movement; more about stoppage of activity than a physical clog.
jam
Commonly used for traffic jams or mechanical jams (paper jam); more informal than 'obstruction'.
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🇬🇧en

Usually refers to a physical build-up that blocks pipes, drains or filters; common as verb and noun.

B2Very Often

Hair can clog the shower drain.

O
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obstruction

More formal; can mean a physical blockage or an obstacle in a process or law.

B2Often

An obstruction on the runway delayed the flight.

🇬🇧en

Often denotes the object used to block an opening (or the action of inserting it).

B2Often

He put a plug in the drain to fill the tub.

S
🇬🇧en
stoppage

Refers to a halt in operation or movement; more about stoppage of activity than a physical clog.

B2Rarely

A stoppage at the factory reduced output for a week.

🇬🇧en

Commonly used for traffic jams or mechanical jams (paper jam); more informal than 'obstruction'.

B2Very Often

There's a jam on the motorway this morning.

C
🇬🇧en
congestion

Means an accumulation causing slowed movement — traffic, nasal passages, networks; somewhat more collective/gradual.

B2Very Often

Traffic congestion on the A40 added an hour to the journey.

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blockage meaning: what does it mean?

complete blockage

blockage pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?

blockage is pronounced as /ˈblɒkɪdʒ/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

blockage definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

We discovered a total blockage in the kitchen sink this morning. Translation: Сегодня утром мы обнаружили полный засор в кухонной раковине.

Is blockage part of Cleaning and repairs vocabulary?

Yes, blockage (засор) can be learned in the Cleaning and repairs topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is blockage part of Home and Household vocabulary?

Yes, blockage (засор) can be learned in the Home and Household topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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