To create a blockade against.
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.
Any form of formal isolation or inhibition of something, especially with the force of law or arms.
Preventing an opponent's pawn moving by placing a piece in front of it.
To assault or blockade a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition; to besiege.
A period of struggle or difficulty, especially from illness.
A prolonged military assault or a blockade of a city or fortress with the intent of conquering by force or attrition.
A prolonged assault or attack.
The seat of a heron while looking out for prey.
A flock of heron.