spamblock

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Synonyms: spyblock, shambock

Antonyms: spyblock, shambock

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|computing}} [[text|Text]] inserted into an [[email address]] in order to make it [[invalid]], though still [[readable]] to a [[human being]]. For example, in "jsmith-[AT]-example-[DOT]-com", the "@" and "." symbols have been replaced with literal text to prevent automated [[spambots]] from finding the email address while still leaving it readable.

Verb

1. {{lb|en|computing}} To [[obfuscate]] (an email address) with a spamblock.

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