Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
The ships or other forces used to effect a naval blockade.
Inhibition of the activity (function) of chemical messengers or their receptors, such as (often) receptor antagonism.
The physical blocking or surrounding of a place, especially a port, in order to prevent commerce and traffic in or out.
Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it.
To create a blockade against.
The act of obstructing, or state of being obstructed.
Something which obstructs or impedes, either intentionally or unintentionally
The condition of having the natural powers obstructed in their usual course; the arrest of the vital functions; death.