BLOCKING
8 letters · 2 syllables · verb, noun
Definition of BLOCKING
To fill (something) so that it is not possible to pass.
"The pipe is blocked."
To prevent (something or someone) from passing.
"You're blocking the road – I can't get through!"
To prevent (something from happening or someone from doing something).
"His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."
The act by which something is blocked; an obstruction.
"blocking of major opposition sites"
The precise movement and positioning of actors on a stage in order to facilitate the performance of a play, ballet, film or opera (originally planned using miniature blocks).
Blocks used to support (a building, etc.) temporarily.
Examples of BLOCKING in a Sentence
- "The pipe is blocked."
- "You're blocking the road – I can't get through!"
- "His plan to take over the business was blocked by the boss."
- "blocking of major opposition sites"
Word Details
Is BLOCKING a Scrabble Word?
Yes, BLOCKING is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: BLOCKING uses 8 letters. Look for double or triple letter squares under high-value tiles to maximize your score.
Letter Values for BLOCKING
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | b | l | o | c | k | i | n | g | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 3 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 17 |
| WWF | 4 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 22 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in BLOCKING
100 words from the letters in BLOCKING
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How to Use BLOCKING in Word Games
BLOCKING is worth 17 points in Scrabble and 22 points in Words With Friends, making it a high-scoring word.
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