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Blocked (Rafters): Short '2 by 4's' used to keep rafters from twisting, and installed at the ends and at mid-span.

Blocked Space: Seats, rooms, and/or cabins held on airlines, in hotels, or aboard ships. Usually held speculatively and made available at reduced rates.

Blocked Up: A portion of an overexposed and/or overdeveloped negative so dense with silver halides that texture and detail in the subject are unclear.

Blocked Shot: Deflection of a shot by touching part of the ball on its way to the basket.

Blocked Lane: A lane condition that assists the ball in getting to the pocket; usually means heavy oil in the middle portion of the lane to keep the ball from hooking past the pocket; usually means increa . . . View Full Definition

Blocked Currency: A currency that is not freely convertible to other currencies due to exchange controls.

Blocked (Door Blocking): Wood shims used between the door frame and the vertical structural wall framing members.