blocage

common noun

Syllable Decomposition

blocage

Etymology

from block with the suffix -age.

Definitions

1. The action of assembling in a block.

2. An assembly in block of rubble stones.especially maçonnerie

3. A set of small stones intended to fill the voids between the large stones. maçonnerie: On utilise des blocages pour remplir le vide laisser entre deux parement de pierre.

4. The action of blocking, of making immobile.: Le blocage des freins.
Le blocage d'une bille de billard.

5. A defensive movement to neutralize an opponent's move.especially boxe

6. An inverted letter placed instead of another that is missing in the font.flags.désuet imprimerie

Synonym

blocaille

Plural

blocages

Translations

spanish:bloqueo
portuguese:bloqueio

See also

blochet (cn.) débloquement (cn.) bloquet (cn.) monobloc (adj.) bloquer (v.) bloc (cn.) déblocage (cn.) débloquer (v.) bloqueur (adj.) bloqueur (cn.)