autoblock en · NOUN
Etymology
From auto- + block.
Meanings
- (uncountable, usually) A technique used in rappelling and ascending, with a friction hitch around the climbing rope.
-
(uncountable, usually) (An) automatic blocking (inhibition of a feature etc.).
From the online vendor documentation, we determined that this version of the WatchGuard Firebox enabled an autoblock feature by default.
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Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| autoblocks | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| auto-block | alternative | lexicographic |
Translations (4)
de Autoblock (automatic blocking) · es autobloqueo (automatic blocking) · es bloqueo automático (automatic blocking) · pl bloker (rappelling and ascending technique)