blockage

/ˈblɒkɪd͡ʒ/noun
Elementary
1

The state or condition of being blocked.

2

The thing that is the cause of such a state, blocking a passage.

3

Synonym of thrombosis, thromboembolism, or embolism.

4

Synonym of constipation (“impairment of feces passage”).

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing