1. plural of blocking; the act of obstructing or preventing movement, access, or progress
Usage: commonly used in sports, traffic, and general contexts
2. plural of blocking; the arrangement and staging of actors' movements and positions in a theatrical production or film
Usage: theater and film terminology
3. plural of blocking; material or objects used to support, wedge, or stabilize something in place
Usage: construction and carpentry usage

Examples

• The defensive blockings in the football game prevented the opposing team from advancing.
• The director spent hours perfecting the blockings for the opening scene.
• Several blockings on the highway caused significant traffic delays this morning.
• The carpenter used wooden blockings to level the foundation.
• Ice blockings in the river created a dangerous situation for boats.
• The actor's blockings were carefully marked on the stage floor with tape.