clotting

verb

Definition of clottingnext
present participle of clot
1
as in blocking
to prevent passage through by filling with something phone lines clotted by Internet traffic

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2
as in gelling
to turn from a liquid into a substance resembling jelly scabs form over cuts when your blood starts to clot

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  1. blocking
  2. obstructing
  3. freezing
Verb
  • His image of Ethel Kennedy’s outstretched arm and hand blocking his camera’s lens will be on view in the exhibition.
    Rosemary Feitelberg, WWD, 21 Oct. 2024
  • Overhead images from news crews showed a semi-truck trailer blocking the roadway.
    Frank Witsil, Detroit Free Press, 21 Oct. 2024
Definition of blocking
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  • However, unlike a lot of heavy side bangs that don't reach beyond the eyebrows, Rihanna's are rather long and, thus, obstructing her view, sometimes over both eyes.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 4 Oct. 2024
  • He was also accused of abetting the ex-minister in obstructing the course of justice.
    Low De Wei and Bernadette Toh / Bloomberg, TIME, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of obstructing
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  • To keep your pipes from freezing, most heaters with an auto-turn-on function heat rooms to keep them above 41 degrees Fahrenheit.
    Katie Begley, People.com, 4 Oct. 2024
  • Say goodbye to freezing legs and hello to the ultimate winter warmth with these Yeokou Sherpa Sweatpants that have plush sherpa lining that feels ike a warm hug for your legs.
    Claire Rutter, Rolling Stone, 2 Oct. 2024
Definition of freezing
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